Ingredients

  • 24 slices wheat bread
  • 1 large egg (whole)
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh broccoli, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped

Method

  • With a rolling pin, roll bread flat; cut with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. (Save leftover bread scraps for another use - like making bread crumbs.).
  • Press bread rounds into miniature muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Broil 6 inches from the heat until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Cool in pans on wire rack.
  • Saute the broccoli, mushrooms and onions with the clove or garlic, together in a bit of olive oil till just tenderized - do not over cook this.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg, egg white, milk, parsley, salt, baking powder, thyme, and pepper.
  • Stir the broccoli, cheese, mushrooms and onion into the egg mixture.
  • Spoon about 1 heaping teasponful into each toast cup.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until set.
  • Serve immediately.