Ingredients
- Spray an 8-inch baking dish (1½-2 qt) with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread the cubed bread in the bottom of the dish.
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add diced onion, salt, black pepper and sugar. Sauté until onions are lightly caramelized, approximately 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the onion.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, nutmeg, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Spread the ham over the bread cubes, then spread the onion mixture on top of the ham. Layer on the Gruyere or Swiss cheese then pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
Recipe Description
This HAM AND CHEESE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE is our favorite make ahead breakfast for any special occasion. Loaded with ham, cheese, bread, eggs, herbs, and more!
Recipe Directions
· 4 cups, day-old, challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes.
· 2 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
· 1 medium sweet yellow onion, peeled and diced
· ½ teaspoon kosher salt
· ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
· ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
· ½ lb. thinly-sliced good deli ham, roughly cut
· 6 large eggs
· 1½ cups milk or half ‘n half
· ½ teaspoon dry mustard
· ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
· 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced
· Salt & Pepper, to taste
· 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
