2025: A New Year Of New Habits
As we enter into a new year filled with opportunities, growth, and resolutions, it is important to take the time to plan new healthy habits to set yourself up for success.
Recipe of the Week: Veggie, Ham, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Yields 12 Servings
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 2 cups shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/3 cup sliced scallions
- 5 oz. sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 7 oz. finely diced lean ham steak
- 3/4 cup diced tomatoes, seeded
- 1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
- 7 large whole eggs
- 5 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup fat free milk
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with oil.
- Place 1 cup of cheese into the baking dish.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add scallions, mushrooms and red pepper and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook 2 - 3 minutes. Add the ham and broccoli and remove from heat. Spread evenly over the cheese mixture.
- In a large bowl combine the eggs, egg whites, milk, salt and pepper and whisk well. Slowly pour over the vegetables in the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 32 to 35 minutes. Let stand 8 to 10 minutes before cutting into 12 pieces.
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