"This Croque Madame Bread Pudding will be the hit of your next weekend brunch. The flavors of the familiar French classic come to life in an easy make ahead breakfast casserole...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 eggs
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4 cups of milk
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1/2 cup of half and half
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1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
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1/8 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon of fresh thyme, minced
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1 1/2 cups of grated Monterey Jack cheese, divided
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1 loaf of challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 pound of ham slices (about 2 large ham slices), diced
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2 tablespoons of butter
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3 teaspoons of butter, divided
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8 eggs
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Salt and Pepper, to taste