Spring Brunch Bake

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• 8 cups cubed French bread
• 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
• 1 cup cubed fully cooked lean ham
• 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 6 egg whites
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the bread, asparagus, ham and cheese. Whisk the egg whites, eggs, milk, lemon juice and garlic powder; pour over bread mixture and stir until blended. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 8-10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.