Healthy Recipes: Pineapple & Ham Bread Soufflé

INGREDIENTS

1 pound soft whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed

6 large eggs, separated

3/4 cup low-fat milk

3 8-ounce cans crushed pineapple, very well drained

1 1/2 cups finely diced ham steak

3 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION

1.       Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2 1/2-quart soufflé or casserole dish with cooking spray.

2.       Process bread in a food processor in three batches, until coarse crumbs form (about 5 cups).

3.       Whisk 2 egg yolks (discard the remaining yolks or reserve for another use), milk, pineapple and ham in a large bowl. Stir in the breadcrumbs and butter.

4.       Beat 6 egg whites, sugar and salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the bread mixture in two batches. Transfer to the prepared dish.

5.       Bake the soufflé until puffed, golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 160°F, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 475 calories; 16 g fat ( 7 g sat , 5 g mono ); 117 mg cholesterol; 59 g carbohydrates; 24 gprotein; 6 g fiber; 493 mg sodium; 320 mg potassium.