Broccoli-Cheddar Loaf

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Coat 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

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   If using fresh bread, place bread cubes on ungreased baking sheet, spritz with cooking spray and toast 5 to 10 minutes, or until crisp but not brown.

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   Transfer bread cubes to large bowl.

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   Coat nonstick skillet with cooking spray.

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   Add onion, and saute over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned.

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   Remove pan from heat, and stir in 1 cup water.

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   Toss bread cubes with broccoli and cheese.

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   Add eggs and onion mixture, and combine, using hands, gently squeezing mixture to make sure bread absorbs all liquid.

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    Press into loaf pan.

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    Place loaf pan in large roasting pan on middle rack of oven.

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    Pour hot water into roasting pan until it reaches halfway up sides of loaf pan.

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    Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until loaf is browned on top.

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    Slice and serve immediately, or let sit 15 minutes, unmold and slice.

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