Ham, Fontina, and Spinach Bread Pudding - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large baguette (about 3/4 pound)
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 quart whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 6 cups spinach leaves (about 1 bunch), coarsely chopped
- 3/4 pound Fontina cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- Diagonally cut baguette crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices and brush both sides with butter. Toast on a baking sheet under broiler 3 inches from heat until golden, about 30 seconds on each side.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Sauté onions in oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Add ham and sauté, stirring occasionally, until ham is lightly browned.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl and whisk in milk, salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Add toasted bread and toss gently. Transfer bread as saturated to a shallow 3-quart casserole, slightly overlapping slices. Add any remaining egg mixture.
- Tuck spinach and ham between slices, reserving a little ham to sprinkle over top. Sprinkle cheese over pudding, lifting slices with a spatula to allow some to fall between them. Sprinkle reserved ham over pudding and bake in middle of oven 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until puffed and edges of bread are golden and custard is set in middle.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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