HAM AND CHEESE PUFF

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This recipe is an absolute winner for brunch, lunch or whenever. People really seem to go for the big chunks of ham combined with the flavors of mustard and cheese. Because it's assembled the night before, it is a nifty make-ahead potluck dish. -Nina Clark, Wareham, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 casseroles (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1-1/2 pounds Monterey Jack or Muenster cheese, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
16 large eggs
7 cups whole milk
1/2 cup prepared mustard

Steps:

Toss bread, ham and cheese; divide between 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; transfer to a bowl. Add eggs, milk and mustard; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.