Christmas Morning Life Saver Recipe

Name: Christmas Morning Life Saver
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) loaf sliced white bread; 1/2 pound thinly sliced or shaved ham; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 6 eggs; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Dash TABASCO(R) Pepper Sauce; 3 cups milk; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) loaf sliced white bread
1/2 pound thinly sliced or shaved ham
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash TABASCO(R) Pepper Sauce
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1
Trim crusts from bread; reserve crusts. Cover bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish with slices of bread, trimming to fit if necessary. Cover with ham, then cheese. Top with another layer of bread.
2
Whisk eggs. Add onion, green pepper, dry mustard, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco; whisk to combine. Whisk in milk. Pour mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3
Meanwhile, pulse reserved crusts in food processor until coarsely chopped. Set aside 1-1/2 cups of the bread crumbs. (Remainder can be frozen for another use.)
4
The next day, stir butter into bread crumbs until moistened. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over top of casserole.
5
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (180 degrees F) oven until puffed, set and golden brown, about 1 to 1-1/4 hours.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) loaf sliced white bread, 1/2 pound thinly sliced or shaved ham, 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Christmas Morning Life Saver falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Morning Life Saver

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