Ingredients
1 loaf (8 ounces) day-old French bread, cubed1/2 cup butter, melted2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed2 cups cubed fully cooked ham4 large eggs2 cups 2% milk1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Toss bread cubes with butter. Place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the cheese and broccoli; sprinkle with ham. Layer with remaining broccoli, cheese and bread cubes.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and pepper. Pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
