smoked ham and gruyÈre egg bake

Name: SMOKED HAM AND GRUYÈRE EGG BAKE
Prep time: 5 h
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cup(s) artisan-style italian bread, cubed (1/2 inch) day-old; 1 cup(s) ham, smoked and slivered or finely chopped; 2 cup(s) gruyere cheese, shredded; 4 - egg; 3 cup(s) milk, low-fat; 1 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot pepper sauce, or to taste

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Dave Smith

Myrtle Beach, SC

Updated on Apr 14, 2014

Soft in the middle and crunchy on top, this comforting breakfast dish is part strata and part pudding. The ham lends an alluring smoky taste, while the Gruyère, an excellent melting cheese, adds a slightly nutty note. Great for a Bed&breakfast

Rate

prep time 5 Hr

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 cups artisan-style italian bread, cubed (1/2 inch) day-old
1 cup ham, smoked and slivered or finely chopped
2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded
4 - egg
3 cups milk, low-fat
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste

How To Make smoked ham and gruyÈre egg bake

Step 1

Coat 13x9-inch (3-quart) shallow glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread in bottom; sprinkle with ham and cheese.

Step 2

Whisk eggs in large bowl until blended; whisk in all remaining ingredients. Pour over bread mixture, pressing down with back of spatula to keep bread submerged. Cover and refrigerate 5 hours or overnight.
Step 3

Heat oven to 350°F. Bake, uncovered, 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out moist but clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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