Spring Brunch Bake

Name: Spring Brunch Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 8 cups cubed French bread; 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces); 1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 6 large egg whites; 3 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

“What a delicious way to use up leftover ham and fresh asparagus!” Fluffy and moist, this dish will be a welcomed sight at any meal. Nancy Zimmerman—Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Ingredients

8 cups cubed French bread
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 large egg whites
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the bread, asparagus, ham and cheese. Whisk the egg whites, eggs, milk, lemon juice and garlic powder; pour over bread mixture and stir until blended. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 8-10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 224 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Ham & Asparagus Casserole in Healthy Cooking April/May 2009

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stephensce

Nov 7, 2013

I made this with broccoli instead and it was fantastic!
Joscy

Mar 14, 2013

Would rate this dish a definite *5*, even though rating stars did not appear. Looks very easy, plan to make **soon**. I like the idea of using whole wheat french toast. Very clever indeed!! K.
barbtotherow

May 13, 2012

Delicious and easy. A really pretty casserole, too.
tkarinas

Mar 22, 2010

This spring brunch bake turns out so nice and so delicious, it's one my family asks for any time we have the ingredients. I make it gladly for them, as we all love it and eat it whenever we can. It's a keeper for sure and going in my recipe box.
carmenbcoe

Jul 5, 2009

I used whole wheat french bread and mixed fat-free & part-skim mozzarella cheese. It turned out AMAZING!