HAM AND CHEDDAR STRATA

Ham and Cheddar Strata image

Enjoy this cheesy ham strata recipe, that's perfect for an egg-based breakfast, any day of the week!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Cooking spray for greasing pan
8 medium green onions with tops
12 slices bread
2 cups cut-up cooked smoked ham (about 10 oz)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
Paprika, if desired

Steps:

Spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with the cooking spray. Peel and thinly slice the green onions; you will need about 1/2 cup. Trim crusts from the bread.
Arrange 6 bread slices in baking dish. Layer the ham, cheese and onions on bread in dish. Cut remaining bread slices diagonally in half; arrange on onions.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, milk, mustard and pepper sauce with a fork or wire whisk; pour evenly over bread. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Heat the oven to 300°F. Uncover strata and sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is set and bread is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into serving pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g