Country Brunch

Country Brunch

16 slices firm white bread                                            2 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham (about 1 pound)

16 ounce shredded cheddar cheese                               16 ounce shredded mozzarella cheese

6 eggs                                                                            3 cups whole milk

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard                                            1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Topping

3 cups uncrushed corn flakes                                    1/2 cup butter melted

1. Trim crust from bread; cut slices in half; grease 9x13x2 pan & layer as follows:
2. Cover bottom of pan with half of the bread, half of the ham and half of each of the cheeses.
3. Repeat layers, combine eggs, milk, and seasonings - pour over layers. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking.
5. Combine topping ingredients & spread over casserole. Cover loosely with foil to prevent over browning.
6. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.

Yield: 12 to 15 servings