This document provides a recipe for a lighter brunch casserole that serves 6, featuring sourdough bread, bell peppers, various cheeses, eggs, and ham. It emphasizes preparation the night before for convenience and offers nutritional information per serving. Additionally, it introduces Andrea Holwegner, a nutrition expert, and promotes her consulting services and newsletter.

1. Brunch Casserole
This is a much lighter breakfast than a traditional quiche. Prepare this recipe the night before for a quick
weekday supper or delicious weekend brunch. Reheat leftovers for your lunch.
Makes 6 servings
What you need:
3 cups sourdough bread cubes
1/2 chopped red pepper
4 oz (1/2 cup) light cheddar cheese
4 oz (1/2 cup) skim milk mozzarella cheese
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
6 eggs
1 cup skim milk
3 chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped lean ham
How you prepare:
Spray 11x9 baking dish with non-stick spray. Place bread cubes in pan. Arrange peppers, onions and
ham over bread cubes then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. In the blender, blend cottage cheese,
eggs, and milk. Pour over ingredients in pan. Sprinkle with pepper and cover for 4 to 12 hours. Bake at
375 degrees F for 40 minutes.
Per serving:
Calories 288
Carbohydrates 12 g
Protein 27 g
Fat 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
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