Broccoli - Cheese Pie
- 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 14 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 12 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco)
- 14 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper
- 2 cups cubed whole wheat bread (2 slices, crust removed)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 slices Canadian bacon, diced (remove for vegetarian)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese (4-ounces) or 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (4-ounces)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees; coat a 9-inch deep-dish glass pie pan with cooking spray; add breadcrumbs, tilting to coat sides.
- Whisk eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl; Add bread and stir to coat, set aside in refrigerator.
- Steam broccoli until JUST tender, 3 to 4 minutes; refresh under cold water and drain well; chop coarsely.
- Heat oil in a mediun nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add bacon and onion; cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the onion mixture and broccoli to the egg mixture; stir in cheese; pour into the prepared pan spreading evenly.
- Bake the pie until light golden and set, 45 to 50 minutes; let cool slightly, cut into wedges and serve.
breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, fresh ground black pepper, whole wheat bread, broccoli florets, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, onion, grated monterey
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-cheese-pie-138537 (may not work)