Makeover Broccoli Cheddar Brunch Bake Recipe

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This slimmed-down version of a favorite brunch recipe was requested by Carla Weeks in Independence, Iowa. It's hearty, wholesome and boasts all the gourmet flavor of the original!

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Makeover Broccoli Cheddar Brunch Bake Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, cubed
8 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup finely chopped onion
6 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups egg substitute
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add broccoli and onion; saute until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, egg substitute, 1 cup cheese, milk, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in broccoli mixture. Pour into a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 178 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 139 mg cholesterol, 459 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Broccoli Cheddar Brunch Bake in Healthy Cooking April/May 2009, p20