Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding

Name: Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided; 18 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick), divided; 1/2 cup stone-ground mustard; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 8 large eggs; 4 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; Warm maple syrup, optional

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
18 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick), divided
1/2 cup stone-ground mustard
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
8 large eggs
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Warm maple syrup, optional

Directions

1

Pour 1/4 cup butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. Spread both sides of bread with mustard. Arrange nine slices in baking dish.
2

In a large skillet, saute the ham, mushrooms and garlic in remaining butter until mushrooms are tender. Add the onions; cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer. Spoon over bread; sprinkle with cheese. Arrange remaining bread on top. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in parsley; pour over bread.
3

Place dish in a larger baking pan. Fill larger pan with hot water to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 325° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.