How to Make French Ham Cheese and Egg Fondue Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

French cuisine is known for its rich and indulgent flavors, and one dish that exemplifies this is the French Ham, Cheese, and Egg Fondue Casserole. This classic French dish is a delicious combination of ham, Gruyère cheese, and eggs baked to perfection in a creamy fondue base. It's a dish that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner and is sure to impress your family and friends.

The origins of this dish can be traced back to the Swiss and French Alps, where fondue has been a traditio...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 3 cups cubed day old French bread
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 10 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Generously grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with softened butter. Stir together flour and mustard powder. Place ham and Cheddar cubes in a large mixing bowl, sprinkle with flour mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Add bread cubes and toss to mix. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and hot pepper sauce.
  • Pour 1/3 of the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth out to form a layer. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of butter, and sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat twice more to form three layers. Pour egg mixture overtop, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • The next morning, remove casserole from refrigerator, remove plastic wrap, and allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven until the eggs have set, and the top is golden brown and crispy, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    357 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 121mg
    • Sodium: 857mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 271mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 278mg