Ingredients

  • 12 slices day-old bread
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/3 cup diced pimientos
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Dash pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Brush bread slices with melted butter. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread, cheese, ham, green pepper and pimientos. Top with all the mushrooms. Repeat layers except mushrooms. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over top.
  • Bake, covered, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.