Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bread Pudding

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bread Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cups milk
• 10 eggs
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 loaf brioche, country white bread or leftover rolls, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
• 2 cups cooked ham, diced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350F

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Add onions and red bell pepper, and saute until onions are translucent, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in bread, ham, onion-pepper mix and cheese. 

Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil. Refrigerate at least one hour and up to overnight.

Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes more until golden brown. Serve immediately