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Ham, Gruyere & Spinach Bread Pudding
Recipe courtesy EatingWell.com

Ingredients
Custard:
4 large egg whites
4 large eggs
1 cup skim milk

Ingredients
Seasonings:
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Ingredients
Bread & filling:
4 cups whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1/2 pound, 4-6
slices)

5 cups chopped spinach, wilted (see Tip)
1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
1 cup diced ham steak (5 ounces)

Ingredients
Topping:
3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 11-by-7-inch glass baking dish or
a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.

To prepare custard: Whisk egg whites, eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Add mustard, pepper and
rosemary: whisk to combine.

Toss bread, spinach, roasted red peppers and ham in a large bowl. Add the custard and toss well to
coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and push down to compact. Cover with foil.

Bake until the custard has set, 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking
until the pudding is puffed and golden on top, 15 to 20 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack and
cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

To wilt greens, rinse greens thoroughly in cool water. Transfer them to
a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and punch several holes in the wrap. Microwave
on high until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze out any excess moisture from the greens before adding
them to the recipe.