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I rarely eat out for lunch, mostly because I'm a cheap-o, and also because I like to cook! Ever since entering the adult world, i.e. securing a big girl job, I have been saving up "good lunch recipes." To qualify as a good lunch, a recipe must:

Be fairly easy to pull together
Be healthy (for the most part)
Hold up well for at least 5 days

Once I have enough of them posted here, I'll do a fabulous "Top 20 Lunch Recipes" post - but until day comes, I'll have to build up my collection!

This Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Egg Bake is basically a crustless quiche, kind of like a frittata. If you like scrambled eggs, you will probably like it! This recipe makes a great breakfast, but pair it with some lightly dressed mixed greens, and you can call it lunch :)

Cut into portions, store in airtight containers, and enjoy pre-made lunches all week.

Broccoli Ham & Cheese Egg Bake

Makes: 4 pieces, 280 calories each

Ingredients:
8 eggs
6-8 oz diced ham
6 cups broccoli, cut into small florets
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, part skim
1/4 cup shredded cheddar, 2%
1 tsp ground mustard
salt & pepper

Instructions:

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees, then blanch the broccoli. Bring a medium pot of water to boil while you cut the broccoli into small florets. Salt the water well and once it is at a steady boil, drop in your broccoli. Cooking will only take 1-2 minutes! Quickly remove the broccoli to a bowl of ice water to abruptly stop the cooking. Drain well, and there you have it - blanched broccoli!

Spray an 8x8 square pan with cooking spray. Arrange the broccoli and diced ham in the bottom of the pan.

TIP: If you can't find diced ham in your grocery store, just buy a couple of thick slices and dice them up.

Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the ham and broccoli. In a medium bowl, whisk together 8 eggs, ground mustard, and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Pour that over the rest of the ingredients.