Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 7 cups Italian bread cubes (1 inch/2cm)
• 1 cup ham (cut into 1/2-inch dice)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (cut into 1/2-inch dice)
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley (divided)
• 1/2 cup coarsely grated Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Stir in the bread until evenly moistened, then stir in the ham cubes, cheese cubes, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Let sit for 10 minutes

4. 4

   Butter a 10" skillet or a 10" square baking pan and pour in the mixture. Sprinkle the grated Cheddar cheese on top.

5. 5

   Bake for about 25 minutes, until puffed and golden. Let cool slightly, sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve.