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[Beebee2]

Editing this recipe in my files, and think some may like it, too. I haven't tried it yet, but will soon.

Croque Monsieur Almost A Strata

2 T unsalted butter
2 chopped onions
1 t dried thyme
1 t rosemary
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 t sugar
1 T dry vermouth
3 c 1/2-inch cubed baguette
1 c Boar's Head rosemary ham or Black Forest
1 1/2 c grated Emmenthal or Gruyere cheese
6 organic eggs
1 1/2 c half and half or milk
1 T Dijon mustard
1/2 t Hungarian paprika
freshly chopped parsley

Melt butter in saucepan and sauté onions, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper until soft.
Add sugar and vermouth and cook until caramelized, stirring often. Set aside.

Combine bread, ham and half the cheese into onion mixture. Spread evenly into greased casserole.

Whisk eggs with milk, Dijon and paprika. Pour evenly over bread and onion mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Cover and set in refrigerator several hours or overnight.

Bake in preheated 350-deg F oven about 40 minutes or until cooked through and custard set. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving. 4-6 servings