Ham Gruyere And Spinach Bread Pudding |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From Eating . Heathy yummy for a special brunch or breakfast,use a good quality smoked ham for this one,it's worth it! Ingredients:
4 large eggs. |
4 large egg whites |
1 cup skim milk |
2 tbls.dijon mustard. |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper. |
1 tsp.minced fresh rosemary. |
4 cups whole-grain bread,crusts removed if desired;cut it into 1 inch cubes (about1/2 lb.,4-6 slices. |
5 cups chopped spinach,wilted |
1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers |
1 cup diced good-quality ham steak.(5 ounces) |
topping |
3/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese. |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven:375 degrees
2. coat 11 by 7 inch glass baking dish or a 2 quart cassorole with cooking spray.
3. TO PREPARE CUSTARD:
4. Whisk egg whites,eggs and milk in a medium bowl.
5. Add mustard,pepper,and rosemary,whisk to combine.
6. Toss bread,spinach,roasted red peppers and ham in a large bowl.
7. Add the custard and toss well to coat.
8. Transfer to the baking dishnand push down to compact.
9. Cover with foil.
10. BAKE until the custard has set,40-45 minutes.
11. UNCOVER,sprinkle with cheese and continue cooking until the pudding is puffed and golden on the top,15-20 minutes more.
12. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
13. TIP:To wilt greens,rinse greens in cool water.transfer to a large microwave=safe bowl,cover with plastic wrap and punch several holes in the wrap.
14. Microwave on high until wilted 2-3 minutes.Squeeze out any excess moisture from the greens before adding them to the receipe.
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