Round 2 - Savory Bread Pudding with Ham

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil 
• 2 slices crust from eggs benedict whole-wheat leftover
• 4 large eggs 
• 3 sprigs thyme leaves fresh
• 4 servings ham from ham and cheese souflle diced leftover
• 2 cups milk 
• 4 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 medium onion diced yellow

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• whisk
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cut all the bread into cubes.
3. Heat the canola oil over medium heat, add the onion and saute until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the thyme leaves and salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Add the diced ham, stir to combine and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Put the bread in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and add the onion and ham mixture. Toss together.
7. Whisk the eggs and the milk in a small bowl, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and let it sit for 15 minutes.
9. Bake until the top is golden brown and the middle is set, about 30 to 35 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and serve.