Ingredients
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided18 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick), divided1/2 cup stone-ground mustard1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup chopped green onions2 cups shredded Swiss cheese8 large eggs4 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyWarm maple syrup, optional
Preparation
Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. Spread both sides of bread slices with mustard. Arrange 9 slices in baking dish.
In a large skillet, saute the ham, mushrooms and garlic in remaining butter until mushrooms are tender. Add the onions; cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer. Spoon ham mixture over bread; sprinkle with cheese. Arrange remaining bread slices on top. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in parsley; pour over bread.
Place dish in a larger roasting pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
