#2087 - Baked Ham and Broccoli

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 loaf French bread (day old if possible)
1/2 cup butter (melted)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli (thawed and drained)
2 cups cooked ham pieces (bite sized)
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp. pepper

Grease a 9 x 13 glass baking dish. Cut the French bread into bread cubes--you need enough to make 2 1/2 to 3 cups of bread cubes. In a bowl add bread cubes and melted butter--toss to coat. Spread half of the bread cubes over the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1/2 of the shredded cheddar cheese over the bread cubes. Spread 1/2 of the broccoli over the cheese. Spread all of the ham pieces over the broccoli. Spread remaining broccoli over the ham. Spread remaining cheese over the broccoli. Spread remaining bread cubes over the cheese. In a bowl add eggs, milk and pepper--beat with a whisk. Pour egg mixture all over the top of the bread cubes. Cover dish with foil and refrigerate overnight. The next day remove foil, place baking dish in cold oven. Turn oven to 350 degrees and bake until inserted knife comes out clean and middle of mixture is hot.