Ham and Cheese Puff

Submitted by wife2abadge

"From Taste of Home. I cut this recipe into fourths and five of us ate it Christmas morning with leftovers. I used Muenster cheese and cut it very small. All of us (including 2 picky kids) really liked it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 2 lbs Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 cups ham, fully cooked and cubed
• 1 1⁄2 lbs muenster cheese or 1 1/2 lbs monterey jack cheese, cubed
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 16 eggs
• 7 cups skim milk
• 1⁄3 cup prepared mustard

directions

1. Toss bread, ham, and cheese; divide between two greased 13-in x 9-in baking dishes.
2. In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; transfer to a bowl.
3. Add eggs, milk, and mustard; mix well.
4. Pour over bread mixture.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before baking.
7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Serve immediately.