Ham and Scallion Brioche Bread Bake

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 3 1/4 c. milk
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 Tb. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 bunches scallions, white and ight green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper
• One (1 lb.) loaf brioche, cut into large cubes
• 1/4 lb. ham, coarsely chopped
• 2 c. shredded gruyere cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Grease a 9x13" baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1 tsp. salt and the black pepper.

2. in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, garlic, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and the crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. Transfer the bread cubes to the prepared baking dish. Add the scallion mixture, ham and half of the cheese; toss. Pour the egg mixture on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Discard the plastic wrap and bake until golden and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.