French Toast Egg Breakfast

prep time:: 40 min
total time:: 1 hr 45 minutes

Makes 10 servings

This meal comes from the kitchen of Charlene Thurman. It is an easy make-ahead breakfast when you have a group for breakfast.

ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced ham (deli sliced ham is perfect)
2 lbs grated cheddar cheese
1 dozen eggs
16-20 slices of french bread - remove crusts
1 tsp paprika
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp dry mustard
salt & pepper

directions

1
Butter one side of bread. Place 1/2 of bread slices in 9’ x 13" pan, butter side up. Top with ham and cheese. Top with the rest of the bread. Beat remaining ingredients & pour over bread. Gently lift sections making sure mixture gets to the bottom of the pan. Cover & refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
2
Bake for 1 hour at 350°.
3
Serve with syrup.

notes

This is a great make ahead brunch, especially with overnight guests. Serve it with fresh fruit, juice & coffee and you have a company meal with little morning fuss.

Source: Barbara Haynes