Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/4 cup butter, melted, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
• 18 slices day-old french bread, divided (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 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)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 place dish in a larger baking pan. fill larger pan with hot water to a depth of 1 inches 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.