Ham'n'cheese Egg Loaf

An all-in-one brunch bread; perfect for a summer brunch with a light fruit salad. The original recipe calls for 1/4 tsp. salt, but I omit it because often the bacon or ham add enough. We serve these with Cheez Whiz.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 6  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1  teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 6  slices  cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1  cup cooked ham, cubed
• 4  ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4  ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy, about one minute. Add milk and mustard.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt (if using) and add to egg mixture. Beat until smooth.
3. Stir in bacon, ham and cheeses.
4. Transfer to a greased and floured 9x5x3" loaf pan and bake uncovered at 350F for 55-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
5. Cool for 10-15 minutes and run a knife around edge of pan to remove.
6. Slice and serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.