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| Ham and Cheese Bread Pudding
1 small loaf (8 ounces) of sourdough, country French, or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoons of butter or margarine, softened
8 ounces of ham, or smoked ham, cubed
2 cups (8 ounces) of shredded mild or sharp Cheddar cheese
3 eggs
2 cups of milk
1 teaspoon of dry mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Grease 11x7-inch baking dish. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Cut into 1-inch cubes; place on bottom of prepared baking dish. Top with ham; sprinkle with cheese. Beat eggs in medium bowl. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 340ºF. Bake bread pudding, uncovered, 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and golden brown and knife inserted into center comes out clean. Garnish, if desired. Cut into squares. Serve immediately. Serves 8.
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