This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 4 | Preparation: 15 minutes | Total: 35 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked broccoli
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cooked turkey or chicken (optional)
• 2 teaspoons parsley (optional)
• 3/4 cup milk or dairy-free beverage
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread, broccoli, cheese, turkey, and parsley. Divide mixture evenly between 4-8 greased muffins tins or a small baking dish.
3. In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, mustard, and pepper. Pour evenly over each bread mixture and press down with a fork to ensure the bread is moist. Allow to sit for 15 minutes or place in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.
4. Bake for 35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown, and knife comes out clean when inserted.

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Adapted from food-guide.canada.ca