Post by chief_cook2 on Oct 24, 2003 15:57:09 GMT -6
Toasting gives the delicate bread a firmer texture, so the milk and eggs
don't make it mushy. You can also use toasted French bread cubes, but the slight
sweetness of the Hawaiian bread brings out the salty ham and nutty cheese
flavors. Use the remaining rolls to make mini ham and cheese sandwiches.
INGREDIENTS
Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped ham (about 3 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
7 (1-ounce) Hawaiian bread rolls, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 3/4 cups fat-free milk
3/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high
heat. Add onions, ham, and garlic; saute 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Arrange bread cubes on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
or until lightly browned, turning occasionally.
4. Combine milk and next 5 ingredients (milk through nutmeg) in a large bowl,
stirring with a whisk until well blended. Stir in ham mixture. Add bread,
tossing gently to coat.
5. Arrange half of bread mixture in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with
cooking spray. Sprinkle with half of cheese; top with remaining bread mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake an
additional 20 minutes or until set.