Southwestern Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

• 6 slices whole-grain bread, cut into cubes
• 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach (cooked and drained)
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1½ cups (6 ounces) low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 cups non-fat milk
• 5 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon of salt free seasoning to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Layer the bread in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the spinach, red peppers and cheese.
2. In a large bowl, combine the 5 large eggs, non-fat milk, garlic powder, cumin, and salt free seasoning.  Pour over the baking dish.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Servings per Recipe: 9
• Serving Size: 1
• Calories 280; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 220mg; Total Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Protein: 21g.