Ham and Egg Casserole

Breakfast casseroles are great to serve at a brunch buffet or when you have overnight guests.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 cups cubed firm white bread (8 slices)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 to 12 ounces fully-cooked diced ham
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
Paprika for sprinkling

Cooking Directions:

1. Generously butter a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange bread cubes on bottom. Sprinkle with meat, then with cheese.
2. Beat together milk, eggs, mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with paprika.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour.

Makes 12 servings.

*Or substitute cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or cooked and crumbled bacon.