Ham And Scallion Brioche Bread Bake

• 8 large eggs
• 3 1/4 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 bunches scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Pinch crushed red pepper
• One 1-pound loaf brioche, cubed
• 1/4 pound ham, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese

1. 1. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
2. 2. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the scallions, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. 3. Transfer the bread cubes to the prepared baking dish. Add the scallion mixture, ham and half of the cheese; toss. Pour the egg mixture on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.
4. 4. Preheat the oven to 350u0b0. Discard the plastic wrap and bake until golden and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, extravirgin olive oil, bunches scallions, clove garlic, red pepper, ham, gruyuere cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/ham-and-scallion-brioche-bread-bake-50013304 (may not work)