Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 50 min.

Makes

9 servings

Updated: Aug. 08, 2023
This rich and hearty brunch dish is loaded with ham, mushrooms and cheese, plus layers of sliced French bread. It’s a terrific choice when you have overnight guests.
Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
  • 18 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)
  • 1/2 cup stone-ground mustard
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Warm maple syrup, optional

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Place dish in a larger roasting pan; add 1 in. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 858 calories, 69g fat (41g saturated fat), 415mg cholesterol, 1152mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.