Ham and Four Cheese Brunch Casserole

Yield: 8 servings

Preparation Time: 25 minutes; Cook Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 loaf (8 oz.) French or Italian bread, preferably day old, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
8 oz. fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups small broccoli flowerets
2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento 4 Cheese Country Casserole Recipe Blend, divided
6 eggs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Directions:

1. Layer half the bread, then half the ham, all of the broccoli and 1 cup cheese in buttered 13x9-inch baking dish. Repeat layering with remaining bread, ham and 1 cup cheese, pressing lightly. (Dish will be very full.)

2. In large bowl, combine eggs and mustard. Stir in milk and butter; mix well. Pour evenly over cheese mixture. Let stand 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

3. Bake at 350 F. for 45 - 50 minutes or until golden brown and set.

Lighter Options:
Use Light Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese instead of 4 Cheese Country Casserole Recipe Blend. Use skim milk instead of regular or 2% milk. Use 1 1/2 cups egg substitute instead of 6 eggs.

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