Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter

4 ounces sliced mixed exotic mushrooms

1⁄2 cup chopped shallots or onion

4 cups cubed bread of choice (about 6 small slices) 

7 ounces Ham Steak or Ham Slices, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces

1⁄2 cup dried cranberries 

1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese or shredded Cheddar cheese

6 large eggs (or 3 eggs and 3 egg whites)

2 cups whole milk or light cream

 

Directions:

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates. Arrange bread cubes in a greased or buttered 13- x 9- inch baking dish; top with layers of the mushroom mixture, ham, cranberries and cheese. Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in milk. Pour mixture evenly over all. Press down on bread to allow milk mixture to coat the top. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour (up to 24 hours). Bake in a preheated 350° F oven 40 minutes or until center is set. Cut into squares.

 

(Serves 8)