Best Ham And Cheese Strata Recipes

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, SPINACH, AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach, bell peppers and leeks; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• In baking dish, layer the ham, the spinach mixture, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the bread. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until blended and pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and the Italian cheese blend. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours (overnight is great).
• Heat oven to 325°F Bake loosely covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake about 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

HAM, ASPARAGUS, AND GOAT CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly butter the inside of a 3-quart casserole dish. Set aside.
• Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat; add butter, olive oil, and onion. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent, then add the ham. Saute for 1 minute, add the asparagus, and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and cool.
• In a medium bowl, beat eggs well and then whisk in milk, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Place the challah pieces in a large bowl and add the egg mixture. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Put 1/2 of the mixture in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of the asparagus-ham mixture, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and all of the goat cheese. Cover with the rest of the bread mixture, asparagus-ham mixture, and cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

HAM, SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach, bell peppers and leeks; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• In baking dish, layer ham, spinach mixture, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the bread. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and the Italian cheese blend. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 325°F. Bake loosely covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake about 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

GOAT CHEESE, ARTICHOKE, AND SMOKED HAM STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Whisk milk and oil in large bowl. Stir in bread. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk cream and next 5 ingredients in another large bowl to blend. Add goat cheese. Mix herbs in small bowl to blend.
• Place half of bread mixture in prepared dish. Top with half of ham, artichoke hearts, herbs, and cheeses. Pour half of cream mixture over. Repeat layering with remaining bread, ham, artichoke hearts, herbs, cheeses, and cream mixture. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Bake uncovered until firm in center and brown around edges, about 1 hour.

HAM, ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in a small amount of boiling salted water until tender crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes; drain and set aside.
• Place 6 slices of bread on the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch (3.5 L) baking dish, cutting the bread if necessary to fit the dish.
• Sprinkle half of ham, asparagus, chives, rosemary and cheeses over bread. Repeat with second layer ending with cheese.
• Beat eggs, milk, mustard and pepper in a large bowl. Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350ËšF (180ËšC).
• Bake uncovered in preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes or until egg mixture is set in centre. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

HAM ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes or until bright green. 2. In a greased 3-quart baking dish spread half the bread cubes. Top with cheese, onion, chives and half the ham and asparagus. Top with remaining bread. 3. In a bowl whisk together four of the eggs and the milk. Evenly pour over layers in dish. Press down bread pieces into the egg milk mixture with the back of a spoon. Top with remaining ham and asparagus. Cover; refrigerate until ready to bake. 4. Bake, uncovered, in a 325 degrees F oven 30 minutes. With the back of a wooden spoon, press 6 indentations in top of strata. Pour a whole egg into each indentation. Bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted In center of strata registers 170 degrees F and eggs are set. Let stand 15 minutes. 5. Cut into squares to serve. If desired, drizzle lightly with olive oil and spnnkle with salt and cracked black pepper.

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.

CHEESE STRATA WITH HAM AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Butter a 3-quart gratin dish or casserole. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Toss ham, tomatoes, parsley, and chives together in a small bowl.
• Scatter 1/2 cup of cheese into prepared dish. Layer with 1/3 of bread and half of ham mixture. Repeat. Top strata with a final layer of bread and remaining 1 cup cheese.
• Pour egg mixture over top of dish and gently press to make moistened all bread layers. Drizzle with melted butter, cover strata with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake strata, on middle oven rack, uncovered, until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
• Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake until slightly shriveled but still plump, about 5 hours.
• If not using immediately, refrigerate dried tomatoes, covered, up to 4 days. Or, if desired, layer tomatoes with herb sprigs and add olive oil. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 weeks.

HAM, CHEESE, AND SPINACH STRATA

Steps:

• Spray a 9 x 13 casserole with cooking spray. Melt butter in large skillet. Sauté onion and pepper and over medium-low heat until soft [about 5 minutes]. Add the spinach, cover pan, and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally. Scatter half the bread cubes in casserole. Spoon spinach mixture over bread, then sprinkle on half of the cheese and all of the ham. Scatter the rest of the bread cubes over layers and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese. Whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and basil. Pour liquid evenly over the casserole. Scatter tomatoes over top. Press down bread cubes slightly to moisten. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove plastic wrap and bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes until set. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Brush bread slices with melted butter. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread, cheese, ham, green pepper and pimientos. Top with all the mushrooms. Repeat layers except mushrooms. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; pour over top., Bake, covered, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

GOAT CHEESE, ARTICHOKE AND HAM STRATA II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter a 13x9 glass baking dish,.
• Whisk milk and oil in a large bowl. Stir in bread. Let stand until liquid is absorbed- about 10 minutes.
• Whisk cream and next four ingredients in another large bowl. Stir in goat cheese.
• In a small bowl combine herbs.
• place half of bread mixture into prepared dish.
• Top with half of the ham, artichoke hearts, herb and cheeses.
• Pour half of cream mixture over.
• Repeat layering with remaining bread, ham, artichoke, herbs, cheeses and cream mixture.
• Bake until firm, about 1 hour.
• note* can be made ahead of time, cover and chill and baked the next day.

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)

GOAT CHEESE, ARTICHOKE AND SMOKED HAM STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F. Butter 13x9x2 glass baking dish. Whisk milk and oil in large bowl. Stir in bread. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Whisk cream and next 5 ingredients to another large bowl to blend. Add goat cheese. Mix herbs in small bowl to blend. Place half of bread mixture in prepared dish. Top with half of hamm, artichoke hearts, herbs and cheeses. Pour half of cream mixture over. Repeat layering with remaining bread, ham, artichoke hearts, herbs, cheeses and cream mixture. Bake uncovered until firm in center and brown around edges, about 1 hour.

HAM AND CHEESE STRATA MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat .oven to 350°F.
• Put 0ne slice each of Cheese & ham on 4 slices of bread.
• top with remaining bread. (4 sandwiches).
• Butter both sides of sandwich.
• Using a serrated knife cut each sandwich into 12 cubes.
• Lightly pack 4 cubes into each of 12 greased muffin cups.
• Whisk together remaining ingredients.
• Spoon over cubes. Let stande 15 minute.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• After baked muffins have stood for 15 minutes remove from cups.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO, HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Toss together the ham, sun-dried tomatoes and chives in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Gruyere into the bottom of the prepared dish. Layer with 1/3 of the bread cubes and half of the ham mixture. Repeat the Gruyere, bread and ham layers, ending with a third layer of bread cubes and then topping with the remaining 1 cup Gruyere.
• Pour the egg mixture over the top and gently press with a spatula to moisten the bread layers. Drizzle with the melted butter, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the plastic wrap from the dish and bake the strata, uncovered, until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let stand at least 10 minutes before slicing.
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HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT STRATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In baking dish, arrange croissant bottoms, cut sides up, in single layer. Top each with 1 slice Swiss cheese. Sprinkle with ham. Cover with croissant tops, cut sides down.
• In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper with whisk. Pour over croissants. Sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
• Bake 35 minutes or until browned and set. Garnish with chives. Serve immediately.

OVERNIGHT HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with ham, green pepper and cheese. Beat eggs, milk, horseradish and mustard; pour over all. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

HAM, SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach, bell peppers and leeks; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• In baking dish, layer ham, spinach mixture, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the bread. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and the Italian cheese blend. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 325°F. Bake loosely covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake about 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

MAKE-AHEAD HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Using a doughnut cutter, cut 15 circles and holes from the bread; set aside. Tear leftover bread into small pieces and place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Sprinkle cheese and onion over bread. Layer with broccoli and ham. Arrange bread circles and holes over ham. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and mustard; pour over bread. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50 minutes; sprinkle with paprika. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.