Croque Madame Casserole

Breakfast casserole made with eggs, ham, cheese, spinach, and whole wheat bread.
Number of portions: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

 

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 cup (250 mL) 2% milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread
  • 6 oz (170 g) low sodium lean ham, sliced
  • ½ cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups fresh spinach

Directions

  • Use oil to grease 13 x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, chives, garlic, and black pepper; pour 1 cup (250 mL) of the egg mixture into baking dish.
  • Arrange 4 bread slices on bottom of baking dish.
  • Layer half of the ham slices, half of the cheese and half of the spinach over top.
  • Repeat layers once.
  • Pour remaining egg mixture over top; press gently to allow bread to soak up egg mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
Nutrient Per portion
Calories 355 kcal
Protein 26 g
Carbohydrates 24 g
Fat 18 g
Fibre 4 g
Sodium 642 mg

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