CHILI & CHEESE HAM STRATA

Chili & Cheese Ham Strata image

Don't you just love it when you find a holiday recipe that can be folded into the everyday repertoire? This strata, layered with sourdough, cheddar and savory ham, is egg-cellent for Easter but just as wonderful for any other brunch! -Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 slices sourdough bread (1 inch thick)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
5 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

Remove and discard crust from bread if desired. Butter bread; cube and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1-3/4 cups cheese, ham, chilies, onion and cilantro., Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, cumin and mustard in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture; cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 203mg cholesterol, Sodium 968mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.