Ham and Cheese Puff Recipe

By Spookie

This recipe is an absolute winner for brunch, lunch or whatever. People really seem to go for the big chunks of ham combined with the flavors of mustard and cheese. Since it's assembled the night before, it is a great make-ahead potluck dish.

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Toss bread, ham and cheese; divide between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; transfer to a bowl. Add eggs, milk and mustard; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve immediately. Yield: 24-30 servings.