- 1 cup dehydrated broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 4 slices hearty whole-grain bread, crusts removed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- Place the broccoli in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes; do not stir. Drain off the water; drain the florets on paper towels (but do not squeeze or pat them dry).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread and place two slices buttered side down in an 8-inch square baking pan. Arrange the broccoli over the bread, then sprinkle the cheese over the broccoli. Top with the remaining two slices bread, buttered side up.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, egg whites, and hot sauce together, then pour evenly over the bread. Bake until it puffs up and is lightly browned on top, about 35 minutes.