Makes: 6 Servings

This is a quick and easy ham, egg, and cheese casserole. Prepare it the night before and bake it in the morning for a hot meal for your family or guests. 

Ingredients

• 6 ounces ham, thinly sliced, low sodium, extra lean (NOT honey-baked ham)
• 6 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
• 3 slices enriched white bread
• 3 slices whole wheat bread
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon "beau monde" seasoning (or alternate)
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. Lightly spray an 8” x 8” baking pan with non-stick spray.
2. Lay 3 slices of bread in the bottom. Layer ½ the ham and ½ the cheese. Repeat layer of bread, ham and cheese.
3. Beat together remaining ingredients and pour over the casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 
4. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour at 325 degrees F; serve hot.

Source: The "Grain Chain," a group of MyPlate National Strategic Partners committed to promoting and supporting grains, offers a series of recipes featuring whole grains. Members include American Bakers Association, Wheat Food Council, Grains Food Foundation, National Pasta Association, USA Rice Federation, General Mills, and Kellogg's.

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