VEGGIE CHEESE SQUARES

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I developed this recipe in my kitchen one busy afternoon when I looked in the fridge and there wasn't much there. With no time to shop, I used what I had. Now this nice and easy dish is a suppertime standby.-Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute broccoli and red pepper in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. In another large bowl, combine eggs, milk, 3/4 cup cheese, thyme and salt. , Pour over the broccoli mixture. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.