HAM & SWISS BREAD PUDDING RECIPE

Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 (8 ounces ) 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

Steps:

Pour 1/4 cup butter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; set aside. Spread both sides of bread with mustard. Arrange nine slices in baking dish.
In a large skillet, saute the ham, mushrooms and garlic in remaining butter until mushrooms are tender. Add the onions; cook 1 minute longer or until onions are crisp-tender. 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.
Place dish in a larger baking pan. Fill larger pan with hot water to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Yield: 9 servings.