SPINACH AND JACK CHEESE BREAD PUDDING

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A delicious departure from quiche, this savory bread pudding is easier to prepare and very satisfying. Courtesy of Vegetarian Meals, published by Hearst Books/Sterling Publishing 2007.

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large eggs
2 cups skim milk
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (4 ounces)
8 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degree F. In large bowl, with wire whisk, beat eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until blended.
  • With rubber spatula, stir in spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, and bread cubes.
  • Pour mixture into lightly greased 13" by 9" ceramic or glass baking dish.
  • Bake bread pudding until browned and puffed, and knife inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 153.3, Sodium 396.4, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 2, Protein 15.5

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