Cheese bread and butter bake
Serves: 4
Time to make: 35 mins
Total cost: $6.00 / $1.50 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- 7 slices day-old grainy bread
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup trim milk
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Soften onions in a non-stick pan with oil. Add garlic and herbs. Cook for a few more minutes.
2 Cut bread in half. Arrange half in a lightly greased, large ovenproof dish. Scatter over onions. Add the remaining bread.
3 Beat eggs together with mustard, paprika and milk. Pour over bread and press down. If you have time, leave to stand for 10 minutes.
4 Sprinkle with parmesan, then bake for 25 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Old favourite: Quiche (per serve)
Ingredients: eggs, meat, milk or cream, pastry, vegetables
Total energy 2180kJ
Total fat 43g (23g saturated fat)
New favourite: Cheese bread and butter bake (per serve)
Total energy 850kJ
Total fat 8g (2g saturated fat)
Why it's better
- Bread reduces fat vs pastry
- Cheaper – save $7.00
- Low-fat dairy reduces total and saturated fat
- More veges and fibre
- No fatty bacon reduces total and saturated fat
- Takes less time – save 15 minutes
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 1280kJ
Calories 306cal
Protein 16g
Total fat 12g
–Saturated fat 3g
Carbohydrates 30g
–Sugars 8g
Dietary fibre 4g
Sodium 440mg
Calcium 240mg
Iron 3mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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