Cheesy Ham and Pretzel Roll Casserole

What's better than a soft pretzel covered in cheese? Soft pretzels baked with smoked Gouda, ham, Dijon and cream, of course! ...MORE + LESS -

1 lb (500 g) pretzel rolls, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (8 cups)

4 tablespoons butter

1 cup sliced onion

2 eggs

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 lb (500 g) diced ham

2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese

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1. Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place pretzel roll pieces in large bowl; set aside.
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2. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown. Pour mixture over pretzel roll pieces in bowl; toss to coat.
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3. In medium bowl, beat eggs, cream and mustard with whisk. Stir in ham and 1 cup of the cheese. Pour over pretzel roll mixture; toss to coat. Pour into baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 33 to 36 minutes or until rolls are crispy on top and thermometre inserted in centre reads 165° F. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

To keep mixture from getting too soggy, try not to press pretzel mixture in baking dish.
Have your ham sliced 1/2-inch thick at the deli counter to make dicing quicker and easier when you're putting this dish together.