Ham, Cheddar, & Onion Bread Pudding

By á-4922

Ingredients

• oil for the dish
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk (I used skim)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• kosher salt & pepper
• 1 (12 oz) loaf French or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (I used whole wheat)
• 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges
• 1 crisp red apple, cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges
• 4 oz sliced ham, torn into 2-inch pieces
• 4 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Oil a 2 1/2 to 3 quart baking dish and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Add the bread and allow to sit, tossing occasionally, for 5 minutes.
3. Fold the onion, apple, ham, and cheese into the bread mixture. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (cover with foil if it browns too quickly), 45-50 minutes. Serve warm.