Florentine Brunch Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 slices firm white bread
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of celery soup
1/3 c. milk
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1/3 c. finely chopped onion
1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 c.)
1/2 c. (4 oz.) diced cooked deli ham
10 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (5 oz.) pkg. fresh spinach leaves, washed and stemmed

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Cut crusts off bread using serrated bread knife.
Cube crusts to measure 2 cups.
Arrange bread slices in an overlapping pattern against sides of Oval Baker; place bread cubes in bottom.
Place 2 tablespoons of the butter in Small Micro-Cooker; microwave, covered, on High 30 seconds or until melted.
Lightly brush butter over bread slices using Pastry Brush.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges of bread are golden brown.