Savory Bread Pudding

Tonight was another night where I made breakfast for dinner. I have never thought of bread pudding as a  savory dish, but this sure was tasty!

serves 6 ( 5 points+)

• 8 oz. multi-grain bread, cut into cubes
• ¾ c. reduced fat sharp cheddar, shredded and divided
• ¼ c. finely chopped onion
• ¾ c. skim milk
• ¼ c. fat-free chicken broth
• pepper to taste
• 3 oz. low-fat diced ham ( such as Farmland)
• 2 egg yolks
• 3 egg whites

Preheat oven to 375 and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place bread cubes on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, turning once. Remove from oven and cool.
Combine bread crumbs,  ½ c. cheddar with next six ingredients ( through egg yolks).
Place egg whites in a mixing bowl and beat until foamy ( about 30-45 seconds. Fold into egg yolk mixture. Spoon into 6 ramekins coated with cooking spray. Place ramekins on baking sheet. Top with remaining cheddar and bake 18-20 minutes or until browned.

adapted from Cooking Light