Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

I don't know if it was the hearty whole wheat bread, the spinich, or the hint of dijon in it, but my husband declared this his favorite egg bake ever! I leave out the roasted red peppers for the kids. They aren't picky, but they aren't into them in their breakfast food. I highly recommend this, it's delish!

Also, you can make this the night before, and just bake in the morning. Perfect for when you have company.

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Serves 6 (we are a family of 5 and we got 2 generous breakfasts out of this)
Time 1 hour and 45 minutes

Ingredients
4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1 cup(s) nonfat milk
2 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon(s) minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
5 cup(s) chopped spinach, wilted (see Tip)
4 cup(s) (about 1/2 pound, 4-6 slices) whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup(s) (5 ounces) diced ham steak
1/2 cup(s) chopped jarred roasted red peppers
3/4 cup(s) shredded Gruyère, or Swiss cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
Whisk eggs, egg whites, and milk in a medium bowl. Add mustard, rosemary, and pepper; whisk to combine. Toss spinach, bread, ham, and roasted red peppers in a large bowl. Add the egg mixture and toss well to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and push down to compact. Cover with foil.
Bake until the custard has set, 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the pudding is puffed and golden on top, 15 to 20 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Tips & Techniques
Tip: To wilt spinach, rinse thoroughly with cool water. Transfer to a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and punch several holes in it. Microwave on High until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture before adding the spinach to the recipe.Make Ahead Tip: Prepare casserole through Step 2; refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Bake as directed in Step 3.