Baking time: 45 minutesThis savory bread pudding could just be the ideal entertaining dish—you can put it together and refrigerate it the night before. Just pop it into the oven before serving. Serve with grilled Canadian bacon and a citrus salad.
Preparation time: 10 minutes Baking time: 45 minutes
8 ounces broccoli florets, cut into bite-size chunks
2 eggs + 2 egg whites
2 cups fat-free milk
2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
¼ teaspoon salt
4 slices (5 ounces) 7-grain sourdough whole wheat bread, cut into ½" cubes
¼ cup minced scallions or onion
½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Coat a 12" × 8" baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
2. Fill a skillet with ½" water. Cover and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain.
3. In the baking dish, combine the eggs and egg whites. Beat with a fork until smooth. Add the milk, seasoning blend, and salt. Stir to blend. Add the bread, scallions or onion, and broccoli. Press with the back of a fork to submerge. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the bread is soaked. Sprinkle on the cheese.
4. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
Per serving: 168 calories, 18 g carbohydrate, 12 g protein, 5 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 81 mg cholesterol, 306 mg sodium, 3 g fiber
Carbohydrate Choices: 1
Dietary Exchanges: 1 starch, ½ milk, ½ vegetable, 1 meat, 1 fat
NOTE: Any type of 100 percent whole grain bread can replace the 7-grain sourdough whole wheat bread.