Description
A delicious baked casserole featuring layers of bread, ham, and cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, for greasing the dish
- 1 loaf rustic Italian, challah, or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
- 8 ounces deli ham, roughly chopped
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg, optional
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the bread cubes in the greased dish, followed by half of the ham and 3/4 cup of the Gruyère. Repeat with the remaining bread, ham, and another 3/4 cup cheese.
- Combine the parmesan and the remaining 1/2 cup Gruyère in an airtight container and set aside in the refrigerator for topping the casserole later.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using, until well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the casserole, pressing the bread down slightly so it absorbs the liquid. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Uncover the casserole and sprinkle the reserved cheeses evenly over the top.
- Bake until puffed, golden, and set in the center, 45 to 50 minutes. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until warmed through, or microwave individual portions until hot.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg