Ham, Egg and Cheese Bake
Silvana Nardone
From Every Day with Rachael Ray
September 2008
SERVES 6
Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 40 min
Bring eggs and ham together in a cheesy casserole.
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4 to 6 slices white bread, crust trimmed and discarded, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
8 ounces sliced deli ham, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
6 large eggs
1/2 cups milk
Salt and pepper
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Layer the bread, ham, 2 cups cheese and 2 tablespoons chives in the dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour into the dish and top with the tomato slices in an even layer.
2. Bake the eggs until nearly set, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and 1 tablespoon chives on top and bake until golden.
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