Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding

Name: Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided; 18 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick); 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

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Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Bake: 50 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Aug. 08, 2023

This rich and hearty brunch dish is loaded with ham, mushrooms and cheese, plus layers of sliced French bread. It’s a terrific choice when you have overnight guests.

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Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding

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Yield:9 servings

Prep:30 min

Cook:50 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
18 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)
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

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Directions

1
Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. Spread both sides of bread slices with mustard. Arrange 9 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 ham mixture over bread; sprinkle with cheese. Arrange remaining bread slices 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 roasting pan; add 1 in. hot water to larger pan. 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.