COLORFUL HAM STRATA

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Marilou's make-ahead breakfast bake is a cinch, particularly when leftover ham is used. Chock-full of peppers, onions and cheese, the eye-opener makes an ideal contribution to brunch buffets and is a great way to start the day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium onions, quartered and sliced
3/4 cup julienned green pepper
3/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (3/4 pound)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onions and peppers until tender. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread cubes, onion mixture, ham and cheese. Repeat layers., Whisk together eggs, milk, pepper and salt; pour over layers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 203mg cholesterol, Sodium 1338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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