The recipe for the ham and cheese cake with stale bread that we bring in this article from our friends at Sabor en Cristal, could have other names such as a gratin ham and cheese sandwich or lasagna with sliced bread… the fact is that It is a wonderful recipe with which you can offer a delicious and above all very original brunch.
Follow the instructions of this easy recipe carefully and you will see how from now on you will not want to waste any leftovers to prepare this cake with stale bread. A smart way to save money in the kitchen and a perfect recipe to prepare after a large family gathering where there is a lot of food, such as Christmas dinner.
Ingredients to make Ham and Cheese Pie with Stale Bread:
- 200 grams of grated cheese
- 150 grams of Bacon
- 100 grams of Serrano ham
- 3 eggs
- 375 milliliters of milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 package of sliced bread or bread from the day before
How to make Ham and Cheese Pie with Stale Bread:
Start by locating a special source for the oven and place a base of bread. Make the base double by placing two layers, you can use sliced bread or any other bread you have at home from the day before. Remember that this ham and cheese cake is a recipe for use. Next, chop the bacon and the Serrano ham, leaving everything in cubes as seen in the photo. For this type of preparation you can use any type of ingredients, add vegetables if you want, or make them with the leftovers from Christmas dinner. Place all this on the bread forming another layer and then cover the entire surface with enough grated cheese. You can use mental type cheese, mozzarella or a mixture of both, ideally it is an ideal cheese to melt and gratin. On the other hand, beat the milk with the eggs until completely integrated and also add a pinch of salt to the mixture. Pour the milk mixture into the fountain with the rest of the ingredients. Make sure that the liquid does not completely cover the cheese, it should simply soak the bread well and lightly cover the ingredients.
Cover the source with our cake with stale bread with aluminum foil and reserve in the fridge overnight, at least 10-12 hours. The ham and cheese cake that we are preparing is a breakfast recipe, ideal to prepare at night with the leftovers of the meal and have it ready to heat the next morning. The next day, cook the ham and cheese cake in the oven at 180º C. for about 30 minutes or until you see that it swells slightly and the cheese is completely au gratin. Enjoy the ham and cheese cake with stale bread accompanied with dried tomatoes and a fruit smoothie. This American breakfast is ideal for a brunch day, so be sure to try it.
