Best Ham And Cheese Strata Mulberry Inn Recipes

HAM 'N' CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Arrange six slices of bread in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with ham and cheese. Cover with remaining bread. , In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in onion and green pepper; pour over all. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Pour butter over bread; sprinkle with cornflakes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY HAM AND MUSHROOM STRATA

Steps:

• Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Whisk the half-and-half, Parmesan and eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Swiss cheese, followed by the cooked mushrooms and the ham. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the half-and-half mixture evenly over top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (This can also be assembled the day of; just let soak at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.)
• On the day of baking, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Let the strata sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Remove the plastic and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Bake until slightly puffed and just no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat saute the diced onions for about 8 to 10 minutes or until soft. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Butter a 9×13 baking dish. Set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the torn bread pieces or cut bread cubes, diced ham, and sauteed onions. Toss lightly just to help cool down the onions.
• Add the 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Gruyere and grated Romano. Toss to combine. You can add all the cheese to the mixture at this time, instead of reserving 1/2 cup to sprinkle over the top during baking.
• In another bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, chives, thyme, dry mustard, kosher salt, and pepper until combined.
• Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and gently fold all the ingredients together.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smooth the top, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the plastic wrap and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil sprayed lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• Remove the strata from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before placing it in the oven.
• Bake for 30 minutes covered, remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes, or until the strata is lightly browned, puffed up, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Butter a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, paprika, and salt.
• Place half of the bread in the bottom of a baking dish. Top with half each of the ham, scallions, and cheese. Repeat with a second layer of the remaining ham, scallions, and cheese, pressing down as necessary to fit in the baking pan.
• Carefully pour the egg mixture over into the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull strata out of fridge and let come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake the strata, uncovered, until puffed and lightly golden brown, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

HAM & CHEESE STRATA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix ham, tomatoes, parsley and chives. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread cubes, ham mixture and cheese. Repeat layers., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream and seasonings; pour over layers. Drizzle with melted butter. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. (Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.) Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

HAM AND CHEESE STRATA - MULBERRY INN

Steps:

• In a 13x9" casserole, layer in the following order:.
• 8 bread slices.
• 8 ham slices.
• 8 American cheese slices.
• 8 bread slices.
• 8 ham slices.
• 8 Swiss cheese slices.
• Mix eggs, milk, and seasonings.
• Pour over layers.
• Combine crushed Corn Flakes and butter.
• Sprinkle over top.
• Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
• Bake at 375 degrees F. for 30-35 minutes, uncovered, or until puffed.
• Serve immediately.
• Preparation time does not include overnight refrigeration.

HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• 1. Lightly 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.)
• 2. In a small bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, seasonings, and onion flakes.
• 3. Pour the milk mixture over the entire bread mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Sprinkle with paprika.
• 4. Refrigerate overnight, or at least a couple of hours.
• 5. Preheat 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.
• 6. Note: if you really like cheese, add extra. I do, and nothing's better than a "little extra cheese". :o)

HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Place 6 slices of the bread in a 13"x9" inch baking pan or dish.
• Top with 6 cheese slices, half of the onions, and half of the ham.
• Top with 6 slices of bread, 6 slices of cheese and remaining onions and ham.
• Top with 6 slices of bread.
• Combine eggs, milk and seasonings.
• Pour over the strata, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
• Bake at 300° for 1 1/2 hours.
• Top each cheese stack with a tomato slice during the last 20 minutes in the oven.

HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
• In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in the bread cubes until evenly moist.
• Stir in the cheese, ham, tomatoes, and 1/4 cup of the chives.
• Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish, pour the strata mixture into the dish.
• Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top, and bake about 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
• Let cool slightly, sprinkle with the remaining chives, and serve.