Cutie Quiche Cakes
Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 slices 100% whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- One 12-ounce box frozen cooked pureed winter squash, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons real bacon or vegetarian-style bits or 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- Pure maple syrup or ketchup, optional
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Generously oil or coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Divide the bread cubes evenly and place into the muffin cups.
- Whisk together the eggs, squash, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and bacon bits in a large bowl until well blended. Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, pour the egg mixture into each of the bread-filled muffin cups.
- Bake until golden brown, about 22 minutes. Cool slightly, remove from muffin tins, and serve with maple syrup or ketchup as desired.
Variation – For a sweeter alternative, replace the 3 slices of whole wheat bread with 3 slices of whole grain cinnamon raisin swirl bread (we like Pepperidge Farm) and replace the bacon bits with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
Nutrition Information per Serving (2 mini quiches): 200 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated, 0.3g omega-3), 350mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 16g protein, 40% vitamin A, 25% calcium, 10% iron
This is a No Whine with Dinner recipe!