Ham and Cheese Strata Recipe
This Ham and Cheese Strata recipe is an easy make ahead breakfast casserole made with layers of ham, brioche bread, cheddar cheese and eggs. This savory overnight casserole makes a delicious holiday breakfast or brunch!
Servings: 12
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche bread
- 2 cups cooked ham sliced or cubed
- 2½ cups cheddar cheese grated
- 12 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with butter or nonstick spray
- Cut bread slices into squares, and add a layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish
- Top bread layer with half of the ham and 1 cup of cheese. Top with remaining sliced bread and remaining ham and cheese
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, cream, mustard and spices. Whisk together until very well blended
- pour egg mixture evenly over strata, pressing down with spoon or fork so that it doesn't overflow. Bread will start to absorb the liquid
- Cover with a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight
- In the morning, preheat oven to 350°, remove baking dish from refrigerator, and remove plastic wrap and foil
- Place strata in middle of preheated oven, and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown and knife inserted into center comes out clean
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving
Notes
I use sliced brioche bread, each slice sliced into quarters. If using uncut loaf of bread, tear or cut into 1 inch cubes. You may have a few pieces left over.
If top starts to get too dark when baking, cover loosely with foil until done.
Can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months until ready to bake.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 289mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 966IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 2mg
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