ULTIMATE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE TEASER

Step 1

Assemble casserole: Trim crust off challah bread, cut into cubes and toast. Pulse toasted cubes in a food processor to a rough consistency. Reserve challah breadcrumbs until the next day. Butter a 9 x 13-inch glass casserole baking dish or baking pan and place slices of challah bread in a single layer on the bottom. Cover with slices of ham, followed by slices of cheese, followed by a sprinkle of shallots and artichokes. Add an additional layer of bread and repeat process, ending with a final layer of bread. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, mustard and savoury. Pour egg mixture over casserole, cover with wrap or foil and place in fridge overnight. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare topping: Toss breadcrumbs with Parmesan and two tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Transfer to oven and bake for 55 minutes. Allow casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with pure Canadian maple syrup and Dijon mustard.

Step 2

Assemble casserole: Trim crust off challah bread, cut into cubes and toast. Pulse toasted cubes in a food processor to a rough consistency. Reserve challah breadcrumbs until the next day. Butter a 9 x 13-inch glass casserole baking dish or baking pan and place slices of challah bread in a single layer on the bottom. Cover with slices of ham, followed by slices of cheese, followed by a sprinkle of shallots and artichokes. Add an additional layer of bread and repeat process, ending with a final layer of bread. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, mustard and savoury. Pour egg mixture over casserole, cover with wrap or foil and place in fridge overnight. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare topping: Toss breadcrumbs with Parmesan and two tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Transfer to oven and bake for 55 minutes. Allow casserole to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with pure Canadian maple syrup and Dijon mustard.