THREE CHEESE BREAKFAST BAKE

THREE CHEESE BREAKFAST BAKE

½ (lb.) loaf French bread cut into 1-in. cubes
3 tbsp. butter, melted
¼ lb. Swiss cheese, shredded
¼ lb. Monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups diced cooked ham
8 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
¾ cup sour cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Arrange bread in the bottom of a lightly greased medium baking dish, and drizzle with butter. Top with Swiss cheese, Monterey jack cheese, and ham.

In a medium bowl, blend eggs, milk, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.

Preheat oven to 325^. Blend sour cream and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl, set aside.

Bake the layered mixture 1-hour in preheated oven.

Spread sour cream mixture over the surface of the baked dish, and continue cooking about 10 minutes, until surface is lightly browned. Allow to sit 15 minutes before serving.

Yield: 10 servings.