Tangy Ham and Cheese Bread Pudding

All the way back in July, I made this awesome bread pudding.

Remember that big project I hinted about?

I know I posted about it on Facebook, but I never did a full post about the whole shebang here – and it’s way overdue!

It was definitely one experience I will never forget.

Lights. Camera. Action. Make up. Someone else picking out my clothes – it was awesome.

When the people from Moovision contacted me about doing a cooking video for the launch of their new website, I was 50% psyched and 50% terrified.

Video? Me? I don’t even like the sound of my own voice on answer machines.

But I knew I couldn’t pass up an opportunity like this, and I’m so, so glad I didn’t.

The crew was fantastic and I made some great new friends. The filming went so smoothly, and everyone made me so comfortable that I got over my nerves pretty fast.

All in all? We had a blast. I can’t even say that it felt like work – it was fun, hanging out with other bloggers, cooking together, getting to know the crew in between takes. I was so sad to leave when filming was over, and I hope I get to work with everyone again in the future.

My recipe was for a brunch (surprised that I did breakfast?) and I made a savory bread pudding, aka one of my favorite things ever. You can see my video here and watch the other videos, too!

I made the recipe a few times at home before the video shoot and it was SO hard for me to keep it to myself! But now – I can spill the beans.

This bread pudding is the opposite of a sugary sweet version – it’s full of nutty Gruyere cheese, salty ham, and tangy Dijon mustard. Baked into a golden puffy casserole, this is good for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

Tangy Ham and Cheese Bread Pudding

Makes: 9-12 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of bread, diced
• 1/2 cup lean ham, diced
• 1 cup aged Gruyere cheese, shredded (could also use swiss)
• 3 eggs
• 1 and 1/2 cups Lactaid Reduced Fat 2% milk or Lactaid Whole Milk
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray or grease an 8×8 baking dish and place half of the cubed bread in the bottom of the dish.
3. Place the diced ham and the cheese on top of the layer of bread.
4. Top with the remaining bread cubes.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk, dijon, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour the milk mixture over the bread, pressing down to let the milk soak into the bread.
7. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and the the bread pudding is set.
8. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

 

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