Two-Cheese Breakfast Casserole
1 T. Margarine
1 small yellow Onion, chopped
1 small stalk Celery, chopped
1/2 Green Bell Pepper, cleaned and chopped
Nonstick Cooking Spray
8 slices day-old Whole Wheat Bread, sliced diagonally
1/4 C. shredded low-fat Swiss Cheese
1/4 C. grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Egg
2 Egg Whites
1 1/2 C. Skim Milk
3/4 tsp. Mustard
3/4 tsp. Paprika
1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
In heavy 7″ skillet, melt margarine over moderate heat; add the onion, celery and pepper, and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, lightly coat 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray and arrange the bread, overlapping the slices, in the bottom. Spoon vegetable mixture over the eggs. Sprinkle with cheeses. In small bowl whisk egg, whites, milk, mustard, paprika and cayenne pepper. Pour eggs over bread slices. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Preheat ovento 325 degrees. Remove casserole from fridge, uncover, and allow to rest on counter 15 minutes. Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly browned and set like custard.
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 256
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 3g