This Dysfunctional Chef was blown away by this easy to prepare and very satisfying bread pudding!

INGREDIENTS

3 large eggs
6 egg whites
2 cups milk *
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
pinch ground nutmeg
salt n’ pepper to taste (easy cowgirl, you can add more later)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 slices firm, healthy, whole grain bread, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Tasty Tidbit:  * Milk – low-fat and skim milks are less calories than full-fat milk, but … click here for the Full Skinny on Milk !!!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
2. In large bowl,  beat eggs, egg whites, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until blended.
3. Carefully, with loving kindness, sending good vibes through, with rubber spatula mix, blend, stir – harmonize – the spinach, Monterey Jack, and bread into the egg mixture.
4. Pour mixture into lightly greased (or use non-stick spray) ceramic or glass baking dish, loaf size.
5. Bake bread pudding until all pretty brown and puffy, making sure that when you insert the knife it comes out clean.  About 24 minutes.
6. Remove from oven; let breathe for 5 minutes or so before serving.

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