Ingredients

  • 10 slices white bread, quartered
  • 10 oz. baked ham, chopped fine (approximately 2 c.)
  • 6 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (1 1/2 c.)
  • 1 1/2 c. finely diced green pepper
  • 1 c. sliced scallions
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika

Method

  • Overlap bread in rows in the bottom of a 3-quart oblong baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with ham, cheese, peppers and scallions.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl.
  • Beat in milk, mustard, pepper and paprika.
  • Pour egg mixture over ingredients in baking dish.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife in the center comes out clean.
  • Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.