Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon plain dry breadcrumbs
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups 1% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 cups cubed whole-wheat country bread, (about 2 slices, crusts removed)
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup grated Monterey Jack, or part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

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Cooking Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan (6-cup capacity) with cooking spray. Add breadcrumbs, tilting to coat bottom and sides.

Step 2

Whisk eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add bread and stir to coat. Set aside in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Steam broccoli until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Refresh under cold water and drain well. Chop coarsely.

Step 4

Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion mixture and broccoli to the egg mixture; stir in cheese. Pour into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.

Step 5

Bake the pie until light golden and set, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly, cut into wedges and serve.