This is a great option for a Meatless Monday. If you have a hankering for meat, you can add 6 slices of crumbled, cooked bacon when you add the broccoli.
1½ cups chopped fresh broccoli
6 eggs
2½ cups milk
¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper
½ tsp. salt
1¾ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 slices cubed bread (I like to use whole wheat French bread)
Butter flavored cooking spray or 1 tbsp. melted butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the broccoli in a microwave safe dish with ½ inch of water in the bottom. Cover with plastic wrap and gently steam the broccoli for 1-2 minutes, until it turns bright green in color and is soft but not mushy.
Spray or apply butter to the bottom and sides of a 13” x 9” baking dish. Spread the cubes evenly in the bottom of the pan. Layer the broccoli over the bread.
Beat the eggs with the milk, pepper and salt until well mixed. Pour over the bread cubes, making sure that the bread is well covered and the broccoli is at least partially covered. If you need more liquid, add milk. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 40-45 minutes or until soufflé is firm and lightly browned on the top.
Good starters or sides: sliced apples and English muffins.
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