Ham-and-Scallion Brioche Bread Bake Melissa Clark   From Every Day with Rachael Ray May 2008 SERVES 8 Prep Time: 20 min (plus chilling) Bake Time: 45 min 8 large eggs 3 1/4 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 bunches scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Pinch crushed red pepper One 1-pound loaf brioche, cubed 1/4 pound ham, coarsely chopped 2 cups shredded gruyère cheese 1. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. 2. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 3. Transfer the bread cubes to the prepared baking dish. Add the scallion mixture, ham and half of the cheese; toss. Pour the egg mixture on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour. 4. Preheat the oven to 350°. Discard the plastic wrap and bake until golden and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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