Name: Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 4 large egg whites; 1 cup nonfat milk; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 5 cups chopped spinach, wilted (see Tip); 4 cups whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound, 4-6 slices); 1 cup diced ham steak, (5 ounces); 0.5 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers; 3/4 cup shredded Gruyère, or Swiss cheese

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole

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This healthy update of a traditionally rich ham-and-cheese breakfast strata is made lighter primarily by losing a few egg yolks and using nonfat milk. Gruyère cheese has a delicious, nutty aroma and flavor, which means that with the relatively small amount in this recipe you still get a big impact. To finish the makeover use nutritious, fiber-rich, whole-grain bread instead of white. The results: plenty of flavor, half the calories and one-third the fat of the original.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

7 -by-11-inch casserole

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 cups chopped spinach, wilted (see Tip)
4 cups whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound, 4-6 slices)
1 cup diced ham steak, (5 ounces)
½ cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
3/4 cup shredded Gruyère, or Swiss cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
Whisk eggs, egg whites and milk in a medium bowl. Add mustard, rosemary and pepper; whisk to combine. Toss spinach, bread, ham and roasted red peppers in a large bowl. Add the egg mixture and toss well to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and push down to compact. Cover with foil.
Bake until the custard has set, 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the pudding is puffed and golden on top, 15 to 20 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare casserole through Step 2; refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake as directed in Step 3.

Tip: To wilt spinach, rinse thoroughly with cool water. Transfer to a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and punch several holes in it. Microwave on High until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture before adding the spinach to the recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286	Calories
10g	Fat
23g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 piece
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 23g	46%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Vitamin A 3707IU	74%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Folate 114mcg	28%
Sodium 845mg	37%
Calcium 286mg	22%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 76mg	18%
Potassium 507mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.