ham and cheese strata
(2 RATINGS)
I've served this both for breakfast/brunch, as well as for dinner with a salad. It's very versatile, and you can do it with chicken instead of the ham, if you prefer.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread, cubed
- 2 ounces cheese, cut in small cubes (i like to use swiss cheese, w/ the ham, but you can use any cheese that suits your tastebuds).
- 3/4 cup ham, cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 - eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion flakes
- 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- - paprika
How To Make ham and cheese strata
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Step 1Lightly grease a small baking dish, such as a 8x8" pan, or a small casserole dish. Layer half of the bread cubes on the bottom. Layer the cheese cubes and the ham over the bread. (Note: At this point, you can layer some chopped spinach over the ham/cheese, if desired ... but make SURE the spinach is well-drained, and squeezed VERY dry! Top with the remaining bread cubes. Dot with butter.)
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Step 2In a small bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, seasonings, and onion flakes.
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Step 3Pour the milk mixture over the entire bread mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Sprinkle with paprika.
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Step 4Refrigerate overnight, or at least a couple of hours.
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Step 5Preheat oven to 375°. Bake for 45 minutes, until set. Serve hot, with a salad, if making for dinner. If you're using this for a brunch, some fresh fruit on the side is nice, like pineapple or a fresh fruit salad.
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Step 6Note: if you really like cheese, add extra. I do, and nothing's better than a "little extra cheese". :o)
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