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