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Gruyère, Ham, and Spinach Strata

This easy Ham Breakfast Strata recipe combines ham, cheese, and spinach and bakes it into a delicious overnight breakfast casserole 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 423 kcal
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter plus extra for greasing the baking dish
  • 1 pound ham cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 16 ounces French bread cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 6 ounces shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 3/4 cups milk
  • 9 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

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  1. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter.
  2. Line a strainer with a thick paper towel or cheesecloth. Place the thawed spinach in a the strainer and wrap it in the paper towel before squeezing as much water from it as possible. Once the spinach is drained finely chop it (if needed).
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter and onions. Saute until onions soften.
  4. Place spinach in the pan and toss with the onions and butter. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl combine the bread cubes, ham cubes, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, and spinach and onion mixture. Toss everything together until well-mixed.
  6. Pour the bread mixture into the greased baking dish.
  7. In the now empty bowl add the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until fully combined.
  8. Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture in the baking dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight (8-24 hours).
  9. When ready to bake the strata remove it from the refrigerator and let sit our for about an hour.
  10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  11. Bake uncovered for 45-60minutes or until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through. If using an instant read thermometer the internal temperature in the center should be 165 degrees F.
  12. When it has finished baking remove from the oven and let stand for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 237mg (79%) Sodium 1358mg (57%) Potassium 465mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3945IU (79%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 409mg (41%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423

% Daily Value*

Calories 423kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 237mg 79%
Sodium 1358mg 57%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3945IU 79%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 409mg 41%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.