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Cheesy Egg Casserole

SERVES
4
SERVING SIZE
1/2 cup
COOK TIME
25 Min

This is a diabetic recipe? You bet it is! Who says you can't have a hearty Cheesy Egg Casserole if you're trying to eat healthy! Of course you can, and this easy breakfast recipe is proof of that!

What You'll Need

  • 2 slice reduced-fat wheat bread, cubed
  • 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 drop hot red pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in baking dish.
     
  2. In a medium bowl, combine egg substitute, evaporated milk, 1/4 cup cheese, hot pepper sauce, onion powder, and scallions.
     
  3. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes, pushing cubes down into liquid. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes and push cubes into liquid again, making sure the bread is well coated. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
     
  4. Cover and bake 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake 10 additional minutes, or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve immediately.
     

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