Breakfast will always be extra special when served with this delicious recipe.

INGREDIENTS

7 to 8 slices cinnamon swirl bread cut in 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1/3 cup butter, melted
5 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups finely shredded Gruyére cheese (6 oz.)
2 tsp. all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 cups assorted fresh berries
4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and broken in large pieces

DIRECTIONS

• Scatter bread cubes in a large ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees F preheated oven for about 15 minutes. Reserve a cup of the cubes for other use.
• Put the rest of the bread cubes in a food processor to process into fine crumbs. Add melted butter and combine well.
• Adjust oven heat to 375 degrees F. Press the crumb mixture into an ungreased 9-inch springform pan or a 10-inch quiche dish. Bake for about 5 minutes and cool when done.
• Bring oven to 325 degrees F.
• Stir eggs with milk. In a separate bowl, combine cheese, flour and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Combine both mixtures and add the reserved bread cubes along with ham and green onions. Pour into the prepared crust.
• Bake for about an hour. If needed, tent with foil after 30 minutes to prevent over browning. Place onto a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Loosen the sides with a knife and remove from the pan.
• Add assorted mixed berries and bacon pieces on top and serve.
• Makes 8 servings.