Cheesy Ham and Spinach Muffins

serves:12 servings
time:40 minutes, plus the bread needs to soak up the egg mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight.

• 4 cups cubed whole wheat bread (for extra flavour, bread cubes may be toasted)
• 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped baby spinach
• 4 oz cooked ham, divided into ¼-inch cubes
• 5 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1. Toss bread, cheese, spinach and ham together in a bowl. Divide evenly between 12 greased muffin cups.
2. In a bowl, whisk remaining ingredients together. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Bake in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until set. Let cool 5 minutes before removing muffins.