Baked Ham and Cheese Monte Cristo

baked ham and cheese monte cristo

AmericanOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings

6 slices of whole-wheat bread or your choice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 package of frozen broccoli spears, thawed, drained, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups (10 ounces) cooked cubed ham
5 eggs
2 cups skim milk
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 325 F.
2
Cut 3 bread slices into cubes; place in greased 8x12-inch baking dish.
3
Top bread with 1 cup cheese, the broccoli, and ham.
4
Cut remaining bread slices diagonally into halves. Arrange bread halves down center of casserole, overlapping slightly, crusted points all in 1 direction.
5
In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, and seasonings; pour evenly over casserole.
6
Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour or until center is set.
7
Top with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
8
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.