Ham, Egg and Cheese Bake

Bring eggs and ham together in a cheesy casserole. Recipe is from Rachael Ray's magazine.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  slices  white bread (about 4 cups, crust trimmed and discarded, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 8  ounces  sliced deli ham, coarsely chopped
• 2 1⁄2 cups  shredded monterey jack cheese
• 3  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh chives
• 6  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup milk
•  salt
•  pepper
• 2  plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
3. Layer the bread, ham, 2 cups cheese and 2 tablespoons chives in the dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
4. Pour into the dish and top with the tomato slices in an even layer.
5. Bake the eggs until nearly set, about 30 minutes.
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and 1 tablespoon chives on top and bake until golden.