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Christmas Morning Wife Saver

A hearty overnight casserole with layers of bread, ham, and cheese baked in a savory egg and milk custard until puffed and golden brown.

Method

  1. Place 8 slices of bread in a buttered glass 9x13 pan
  2. Cover with ham then cheese then bread (like a sandwich) adding pieces to fit
  3. Beat eggs, salt, pepper and dry mustard
  4. Add milk, onion, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce
  5. Pour over pan, cover and refrigerate overnight
  6. In the morning: drizzle with melted butter and crushed cornflakes
  7. Bake at 350° for 1 hour until puffed and brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

Under the name: '*breakfast bake not JUST for Christmas morning!'

My mom made this every year for us growing up. It's like a glorified ham and cheese bake! Sooo good and not just for Christmas morning!