Croque Monsieur Breakfast Casserole
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Croque Monsieur Breakfast Casserole

1. 1 large loaf country-style bread, cut into 1" cubes -
2. 6 large eggs -
3. 1 c. half-and-half -
4. 1/4 c. dijon mustard  -
5. Kosher salt -
6. Freshly ground black pepper  -
7. 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for pan -
8. 6 oz. shredded Gruyére (about 2 1/2 c.), divided -
9. 4 oz. ham, torn into 1" pieces, divided -
10. 1/4 c. (30 g.) all-purpose flour -
11. 2 1/2 c. whole milk -
12. pinch of ground nutmeg -

How to cook deliciously - Croque Monsieur Breakfast Casserole

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 300°. On a baking sheet, spread bread in an even layer and bake until dried out and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

2. Stage

In a large glass measuring cup, whisk eggs, half-and-half, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Pour over toasted bread and toss to coat. Let soak 10 minutes.

3. Stage

Increase oven temperature to 350°. Grease a 13"-by-9" baking dish with butter. Add about half of bread to prepared dish. Top with 1 cup Gruyére and half of ham. Top with remaining bread and pour remaining liquid over. Top with 1/2 cup Gruyére and remaining ham.

4. Stage

Bake casserole until bread is crispy and golden and cheese is melted, 30 to 40 minutes.

5. Stage

Meanwhile, in a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk into butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and smells nutty, about 2 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour in milk and continue to whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened enough to just coat a spoon, but not as thick as gravy, about 1 minute. Stir in nutmeg; season with salt and pepper.

6. Stage

Preheat broiler. Pour sauce over casserole and top with remaining 1 cup Gruyére.

7. Stage

Broil, watching closely, until cheese is melted and golden in spots, 2 to 5 minutes.