BAKED HAM & CHEESE MONTE CRISTO CASSEROLE

Baked Ham & Cheese Monte Cristo Casserole image

Provided by Sharon Colyer @Cmom02

Number Of Ingredients 11

- cooking spray for greasing baking dish
6 - slices bread, divided
2 cup(s) (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided (could also use shredded swiss)
1 1/2 cup(s) french fried onions, divided
1 package(s) (10 oz) frozen broccoli spears, thawed, drained and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cup(s) (10 oz) cubed cooked ham (save time with already cubed ham)
5 large eggs
2 cup(s) 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 12 x 8 baking dish, with cooking spray.
Cut 3 bread slices, into cubes; place in prepared baking dish. Top bread with 1 cup cheese, 2/3 cup French fried onions, broccoli and ham.
Cut remaining bread slices diagonally into halves. Arrange bread halves down center of casserole, overlapping slightly, crusted points all in one direction.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and seasonings; pour evenly over casserole.
Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until center is set. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and 2/3 cup onions; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes, before serving.