Country Ham Breakfast Casserole Recipe

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 10 to 12
• Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 12): Calories 343, Total Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Carbohydrates 10 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 18 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Sodium 738 mg
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 min (includes soaking, resting, and cooling time)
• Active Time: 10 min

• Butter, for greasing the baking dish
• 6 slices country white bread, torn into 2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups cubed country ham
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup chopped chives, for garnish

1. Butter a large baking dish and evenly scatter the torn bread pieces across the bottom for a cozy base that soaks up all the savory goodness.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the heavy cream, shredded cheese, ham cubes, milk, scallions, salt, pepper, and eggs into a creamy, flavorful custard. Pour it over the bread, dust with paprika for a smoky pop of color, then cover and chill in the fridge for at least 1 houror overnight to let the flavors mingle and build excitement for breakfast.
3. Let the casserole sit out for 30 minutes as you preheat the oven to 350F (175C), building anticipation for its golden transformation.
4. Uncover and bake until puffed high, gloriously golden, and set throughabout 45 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes, sprinkle with fresh chives, and dive into this hearty, crowd-pleasing Southern comfort that'll have everyone raving and reaching for seconds!