Savory Ham and Swiss Bread Pudding

Name: Savory Ham and Swiss Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 9 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, plus; 3 tablespoons butter, melted and divided; 18 slices day old French bread, 3/4 inch thick and divided; 1/2 cup whole grain mustard; 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 2 cups shredded swiss cheese; 8 eggs; 4 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; warm maple syrup (optional)

Submitted by Wildflour

"I started making this years ago when I worked at a little bistro in Indiana. It was a very popular lunch item, but would also be a great dish for a brunch or any special occasion! Hope you try it! (*Warning, it's very rich!)"

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 9

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
18 slices day old French bread, 3/4 inch thick and divided
¹⁄₂ cup whole grain mustard
1 ¹⁄₂ cups cubed cooked ham
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₄ cup chopped green onion
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
8 eggs
4 cups heavy whipping cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
warm maple syrup (optional)

directions

Pour 1/4 cup of the melted butter into a 13x9 baking dish, set aside.
Spread both sides of all of the bread with mustard. Arrange 9 slices in baking dish.
In large skillet, saute the ham, mushrooms and garlic in the remaining 3 Tablespoons butter until mushrooms are tender. Add the onions and cook one minute longer til onions are crisp-tender.
Spoon mixture evenly over bread slices, then sprinkle with all the cheese.
Arrange rest of bread slices on top of the cheese layer.
In large bowl, beat the eggs, then beat in the cream, salt, and pepper. Stir in the parsley.
Carefully and evenly pour over the bread.
Place dish in a larger baking pan or shallow roaster pan if needed. Fill larger pan with 1 inch of water.
Bake at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Drizzle lightly with maple syrup if desired.

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Hello! Former caterer and restaurant owner taking life slower now and just enjoying photographing my food creations and blogging them! Pop on over to my blog to see over 800 of my recipes at Wildflour's Cottage Kitchen @ wildflourskitchen.com !

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