INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1/4 teaspoon sugar
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6 slices crusty bread (I used French bread)
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
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12 ounces ham cut into 3/8 inch cubes
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1 - 7 ounce can diced jalapeño chiles, drained
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2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Jack cheese
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6 large eggs
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2 cups milk
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon lightly dried basil, or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon granulated onion
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard