Ingredients

  • 8 (1-ounce) slices white bread
  • Butter-flavored vegetable cooking spray
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast (skinned before cooking and cooked without salt)
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Method

  • Trim crusts from bread; reserve crusts for another use. Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Arrange half of bread cubes in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with vegetable cooking spray. Combine chicken and next 6 ingredients, and stir well. Spoon chicken mixture over bread cubes in baking dish. Top with remaining bread cubes.
  • Combine milk and egg substitute; stir well. Pour mixture over bread cubes. Cover and chill 8 hours.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55 minutes; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.