TIP: I buy baguette at Trader Joe's and cut into pieces and freeze so I always have on hand.
Ingredients
1Tbsp.butter
1poundcooked ham, I use boneless ham steak
3green onion, sliced
12large eggs
1 1/2cups1% milk
1cupwhipping cream
2tsp.ground mustard
1Tbsp.dried basil
1 1/2tsp.kosher salt
1/2tsp.freshly ground black pepper
10ounceFrench or sourdough baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
2cupsmixed cheese, Sharp cheddar + Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Heat the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the ham and green onions and cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.
Place the eggs in a large bowl and whisk. Add the milk, cream, mustard, salt, pepper, and basil and whisk to combine. Add the reserved ham, green onions, bread, and cheeses and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or 2 nights).
Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature.
Uncover the casserole and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Remove the pan to a wire rack, and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.