Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding

Submitted by Pinay0618

"I love breakfast casseroles. Stone-ground mustard, mushrooms and green onions flavor the classic combination of ham and swiss cheese in this dish. Recipe is from Taste of Home."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
• 18 slices day-old French bread, divided (3/4 inch thick)
• 1⁄2 cup stone ground mustard
• 1 1⁄2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green onion
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
• 8 eggs
• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• warm maple syrup (optional)

directions

1. Pour 1/4 cup butter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. Spread both sides of bread with mustard. Arrange nine slices in baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, saute the ham, mushrooms and garlic in remaining butter until mushrooms are tender. Add the onions; cook 1 minute longer or until onions are crisp-tender. Spoon over bread; sprinkle with cheese. Arrange remaining bread on top. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in parsley; pour over bread.
3. Place dish in a larger baking pan. Fill larger pan with hot water to a depth of 1 inches Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.