EASY HAM AND ASPARAGUS BREAD PUDDING

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Calories per serving: 247
Fat per serving: 12
Sat Fat: 6 grams. Fiber: 2 grams. Protein: 19grams. Sodium: 742 mg.
4 eggs
3 egg whites
3/4 cup low-fat milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped minced thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups cubed day-old bread, preferably whole-wheat, crusts removed if desired (5 1/2 ounces)
1 cup diced smoked ham steak
1 cup sliced asparagus (1/2 bunch)
1 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8 X 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, Dijon, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add bread, ham, asparagus and ¾ cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese. Stir to combine. Transfer the bread mixture and custard to the prepared dish. Cover with parchment and foil.
Bake until almost set-up in the center and steaming hot, 32 to 36 minutes. Remove foil, top with the remaining ½ cup cheese and bake until puffed and golden on top, 15 to 20 minutes longer.