Brioche Breakfast Bites
Having people over for a holiday brunch? Need a festive idea for Christmas morning? These Croque Madam bites could not be easier and are so delicious. I felt a little guilty not doing ham for Christmas dinner, so this was my way to work it into the menu. If you need muffin tins, or feel like you need a replacement, check out this set of 2 from Amazon Basics. #Ad As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
INGREDIENTS
12 thin slices of ham (I used a honey ham)
6 eggs
1-1/2 cups of half & half
2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Salt and Pepper
12 ounces brioche bread torn into 1 inch pieces (leave this out covered on a cookie sheet overnight to dry it out slightly)
Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Position rack in upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
Whisk together eggs, half & half, cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. Fold in the brioche bread and let stand for 15 minutes.
Line each muffin cup with a slice of ham leaving about 1/4 inch sticking out above the rim of the cup.
Divide the brioche mixture evenly between the muffin cups.
Bake 15-18 minutes and let cool slightly before serving.
