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The Ultimate Savory-Sweet Easter Breakfast Casserole

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A festive, make-ahead breakfast bake featuring sturdy bread, savory ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and a rich, lightly sweetened egg custard. It’s the perfect stress-free centerpiece for a relaxed holiday brunch.

Ingredients

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One loaf (about sixteen ounces) Crusty Bread, cut into one-inch cubes

Two tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted

One cup Diced Cooked Ham

One cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

One quarter cup Chopped Scallions (green parts only)

Ten large Eggs

One and a half cups Whole Milk

One half cup Heavy Cream

Two tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup (or packed light brown sugar)

One teaspoon Dry Mustard Powder

One half teaspoon Salt

One quarter teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Toss the cubed bread with the melted butter and spread evenly into a buttered thirteen by nine-inch baking dish.

2. Scatter the ham (or bacon), cheddar cheese, and scallions evenly over the prepared bread cubes.

3. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until uniform.

4. Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the bread and filling.

5. Cover tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours, or preferably overnight.

6. Preheat your oven to three hundred fifty Fahrenheit. Uncover and bake for forty-five to fifty-five minutes.

7. The casserole is done when it is puffed, golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Let the casserole rest for ten minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

The overnight soak is crucial for the best texture; do not skip it.

If you prefer a completely savory dish, reduce the maple syrup to one tablespoon or eliminate it entirely.

For best reheating results, use a toaster oven or standard oven to maintain the crust’s texture.

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