Ham and Cheese Puff Casserole

Yield:
24 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 2 loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread, cut into 1- inch cubes
  2. 6 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  3. 1 1/2 pounds Monterey Jack or Muenster cheese, cubed
  4. 1 medium onion, chopped
  5. 1/4 cup butter
  6. 16 eggs
  7. 6 cups milk
  8. 1/2 cup prepared mustard
Directions:

In a large bowl, toss bread, ham and cheese; divide between two greased 13 x 9 x 2- inch baking pans.

In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; transfer to bowl. Add eggs, milk and mustard; whisk together until well blended. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 55 to 65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.


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