I have been obsessed with this Croque Madame Bread Pudding since I saw versions of it on Brunch at Bobby’s and on The Chew. However, I wanted to make a few changes that would have all of the familiar flavors but with less fuss. If you have leftover ham from the holidays, this would be the perfect recipe for the next morning’s brunch. In lieu of roasting a whole ham for a couple slices, I took the shortcut method and bought some thick sliced ham and diced cubes went straight into the breakfast casserole.
As I had some gorgeous Cabot cheese on hand, I decided to go with Monterey Jack in lieu of the traditional gruyere and it melted gloriously. Top each slice with a softly cooked egg and you will have have your guests oohhhhing and ahhhing over this stellar dish. Best thing is you can make it the night before and bake it off in the morning. Right before serving, fry up some sunny side up eggs and broil the casserole until the cheese is melty and serve – so easy!
For your next weekend brunch, make this Croque Madame Bread Pudding and enjoy the praises and accolades that your friends and family will most likely shower you with!
On to the recipe:
Gather your ingredients
Everything good for brunch starts with some eggs and cheese, right?
Adding a bit of spice to the custard
Layering the challah and ham
Look at this all puffed and glorious right out of the oven
Now this is the way to do brunch
Shall I make you a plate
The proverbial yolk shot
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Let’s see what recipes some of my fave bloggers are kicking off #BrunchWeek with:
BrunchWeek Beverages:
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- Green Tea Mojito by Love & Confections.
BrunchWeek Breads, Grains and Pastries:
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- Apple Bacon Cheddar Flatbread by Wholistic Woman.
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- Apple Cheddar Scones by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks.
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- Apple Pie Pastry Braid by {i love} my disorganized life.
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- Bacon, Cheddar & Chive Scones by Books n’ Cooks.
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- Caramelized Onion Apple Galette by Forking Up.
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- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sweet Rolls by From Gate to Plate.
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- Chocolate Zucchini Donuts by My Catholic Kitchen.
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- Cinnamon Swirl Bread by Making Miracles.
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- Cornmeal Biscuits with Chorizo Gravy and Scallions by Sweet Beginnings.
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- {Gluten-Free} Galette Perougienne avec Chamomile by Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
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- Gluten Free Orange Rolls by Gluten Free Crumbley.
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- Italian Sweet Rolls by A Day in the Life on the Farm.
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- Mini Brioche by The Redhead Baker.
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- Orange Creamsicle Donuts by The Crumby Cupcake.
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- Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls by The Suburban Soapbox.
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- Saffron Bread by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner.
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- Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles by The Chef Next Door.
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- White Cheddar & Black Pepper Gougéres by The Barbee Housewife.
BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
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- Breakfast Potatoes by Big Bear’s Wife
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- Cheesy Hash Browns by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings.
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- Slow Cooker Apple Butter by Casa de Crews.
BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
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- Akuri Scrambled Eggs by Palatable Pastime.
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- Bubble Up Denver Breakfast Bake by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures.
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- Carnitas Eggs Benedict with Chipotle Crema in Avocado Halves by Sarcastic Cooking.
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- Cheesy Breakfast Nachos by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.
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- Croque Madame Bread Pudding by Cooking In Stilettos.
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- Macaroni and Cheese Soufflé by Tara’s Multicultural Table.
BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
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- Apple Cornbread & Ham Roll-Ups by Nik Snacks.
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- Breakfast Mac & Cheese by The Spiffy Cookie.
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- Italian Sausage Strata by Feeding Big and more.
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- Pizza Loaf by The Healthy Fit Foodie.
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- Shrimp and Andouille Cheddar Grits with Hot Pepper Cream Sauce by The Texan New Yorker.
BrunchWeek Desserts:
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- Chocolate-dipped Orange Cookies by Family Around the Table.
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- Jelly Donut Cake by Pink Cake Plate
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- Raspberry Coffeecake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake.
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- Strawberry French Toast Cupcakes by Brunch-n-Bites.
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Disclaimer: Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Red Star Yeast, Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Vidalia Onion Committee, Sage Fruits, Nielsen-Massey, KitchenIQ, and Le Creuset for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek. All opinions are my own.
