Savory Bread Pudding with Ham and Asparagus

Savory Bread Pudding is the perfect lazy Sunday brunch recipe! I love the flavor from the ham and asparagus, it’s perfect for spring and a little different from your average breakfast casserole. It’s fast and easy. It would be perfect to make for Mother’s Day! The hollandaise sauce makes it so decadent!

Ingredients

1 loaf French Bread (about 16 ounces)
7 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon Lawry's seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, for topping
1 recipe for 5 Minute Hollandaise Sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Use a sharp serrated knife to cut the bread into 1-inch pieces. I actually find it easier to tear the bread with my hands. It doesn't matter too much, just make sure it's bite size. Place the bread in a large bowl.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Gently stir to moisten all the bread.
Add the asparagus, ham, and 1 cup Swiss cheese and stir it all up.

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