Broccoli Cheddar and Ham Strata

(Image and recipe courtesy of http://www.familycircle.com/)

Serves: 8

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Bake: 375 for 25 mins

1 tbs olive oil

1 medium sweet onion, diced

1 bag (1 pd) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1 loaf Italian bread (14 oz), cut into cubes

1/2 pound ham

6 large eggs

1.5 milk (2%)

2 tbs chopped fresh or freeze-dried chives

1 tbs Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1.5 cups shredded cheddar

1) Heat oven to 375. Coat 2 qt baking dish with non-stick spray.

2) Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 mins. Add broccoli and cook another 3 mins.

3) Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Stir in broccoli-onion mixture and the ham.

4) In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chives, mustard, salt & pepper. Pour over the bread mixture, stirring to mix. Transfer to the prepared dish, and top with cheese.

5) Bake at 375 for 40-45 mins, or until dish registers 160 on thermometer.

Per serving:

365 cals

16 g fat

3 g fiber

890 mg sodium

197 mg cholesterol