Chef Lyle’s Italian Christmas Morning Bread Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread (sliced)
• 1/3 lb genoa salami
• 1/3 lb pepperoni
• 1/3 lb prosciutto di Parma or pancetta or cubed ham (combined)
• 3 ounces parmesan cheese
• 3 ounces romano cheese
• 3 ounces asiago cheese (combined)
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 6 eggs
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust by half if prosciutto or pancetta are used)

Directions

1. 1

   On the afternoon of Christmas Eve, place a layer of bread slices into a 9x13 inch-baking dish.

2. 2

   Sprinkle half of the meats and cheese over bread.

3. 3

   Repeat with another layer of bread and balance of meats and cheese.

4. 4

   Whip together butter, eggs, milk, dry mustard and salt. Pour over bread, meats and cheese.

5. 5

   Mixture should cover bread or add milk to cover. Refrigerate overnight.

6. 6

   Next morning, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done. Cool 10 minutes before serving.