Croque Monsieur Strata
"A brunch favorite gets an oven-baked update, complete with ham and tangy Gruyere cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 cups cubes (1 inch) French bread
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2 cups cubed cooked ham
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2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (8 oz)
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1/3 cup butter or margarine
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3/4 cup chopped red onion
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
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2 cups milk
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1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
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1 teaspoon ground mustard
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8 eggs
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Chopped fresh chives, if desired
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