broccoli, ham and cheddar strata

(1 RATING)
32 Pinches
Newcastle, ON
Updated on Jul 3, 2013

I like preparing this kind of meal especially weekends at the cottage.Prepare this in the evening, refrigerate overnight and bake it in the morning..good for Brunch.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bite size broccoli florets
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 5 cups whole wheat baguette cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon honey or dijon mustard
  • 6 ounces black forest ham from deli cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon paprika, sweet mild
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make broccoli, ham and cheddar strata

  • Step 1
    Butter a 13 x 9 baking casserole. In a pot of boiling water cook broccoli for 3 minutes..drain and rinse in cold water drain well and pat dry.
  • Step 2
    In large bowl whisk eggs until blended whisk in the milk mustard, basil,paprika and s and p...add broccoli, bread, ham and half the cheese toss gently. Spread into prepared casserole and sprinkle with remaining cheese.Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight..Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Step 3
    Uncover casserole and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until puffed and a knife inserted in centre comes out clean..Let stand for 5 minutes then serve.
  • Step 4
    You can substitute smoked salmon,chorizo sausage or cooked chicken for the ham.

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Category: Eggs
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Eggs
Culture: Canadian

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