MAKE-AHEAD HAM AND CHEESE STRATA

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This dish is so attractive and great-tasting that I love to make it for special brunches and showers. Because it's made the night before, I can relax in the morning before the guests arrive.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

15 slices white bread
3 cups (12 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), shredded
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
3-1/3 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Paprika

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.

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