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Ham Strata

A delicious and easy-to-make baked dish featuring ham, eggs, and cheese layered with bread, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 slices of day-old bread cubed
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Start by greasing a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. Sprinkle the diced ham and shredded cheese over the bread.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ham, and cheese.
  6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the strata cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

This dish can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.