Broccoli-Cheese Puff

photo by mydesigirl


- Ready In:
- 2hrs
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
- 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
- 10 slices day-old white bread
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 3 1⁄2 cups milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
directions
- In small saucepan, cook broccoli until tender according to package directions, separating broccoli as directed. Drain and set aside.
- Thoroughly grease the inside of 9x13x2-inch ovenproof baking pan using the butter or margarine.
- Using a large serrated knife, trim off and reserve crusts from bread slices. Using a 2.75-inch-diameter doughnut cutter, cut doughnut-shaped rounds from 8 slices of the bread. Cut bread trimmings and remaining 2 slices of bread into 1/4-inch cubes.
- Coarsely shred Cheddar cheese. Place cheese, bread cubes, and drained chopped broccoli into a large mixing bowl. Toss well and spoon into the prepared baking pan.
- Arrange doughnut-shaped bread rings on top of broccoli mixture, overlapping them if necessary. Beat eggs in same mixing bowl with a wire whisk or a rotary or portable electric mixer. Add milk, dried basil leaves, salt, and papper. Beat until smooth.
- Pour seasoned egg-milk mixture over broccoli and bread in pan. Let stand 30 minutes. (This much can be done up to 1 day in advance. Cover broccoli mixture with aluminum foil, removing from 'fridge about 1 1/4 hours before you plan to serve dinner.).
- Heat oven to 350°.
- Place uncovered pan on center rack in oven. Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until mixture is puffed and lightly browned, or when a knife inserted in center of puff comes out clean.
- Serve immediately.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
mersaydees
Bloomington, Indiana