Savory Ham and Cheese French Toast Bake
Savory Ham and Cheese French Toast Bake
Ingredients
For the French Toast Bake
- 1 pound brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
- 8 ounces deli ham, diced
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
For Greasing
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Instructions
- 1
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish generously with softened butter. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and kosher salt until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the cubed brioche bread, diced ham, and shredded Gruyère cheese to the egg mixture. Gently toss until the bread is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and uncover. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and puffed, and the center is set.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Let the French toast bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped chives, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Savory Ham and Cheese French Toast Bake
For the French Toast Bake
- 1 pound brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
- 8 ounces deli ham, diced
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
For Greasing
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Instructions
- 1
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish generously with softened butter. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and kosher salt until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the cubed brioche bread, diced ham, and shredded Gruyère cheese to the egg mixture. Gently toss until the bread is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and uncover. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and puffed, and the center is set.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Let the French toast bake rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped chives, if desired.
⏱️ 5 min