5 from 3 votes
Ham and Cheese Strata
This Ham and Cheese Strata contains layers of ham, cheese, and mushrooms, along with bread, eggs, and milk, for the perfect weekend or special occasion breakfast.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
387 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 lices sandwich bread
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 8 ounces ham chopped, baked
- 4 ounces mushroom drained, canned, sliced
- ¼ cup parsley or 2 tablespoons dried, chopped, fresh
- 2 ¼ cups milk
- 4 egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder dry
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- black pepper dash
Instructions
- Trim the crusts from five slices of bread (reserve the crusts). Cut the slices in half diagonally and set them aside.
- Generously butter a 9-inch square baking dish or small casserole dish. Tear the remaining three slices of bread into pieces and place the pieces in the baking dish along with the reserved crusts.
- Over the bread, make one layer each of cheese, ham, mushrooms, and parsley.
- Arrange the bread triangles in two rows over the layers.
- In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread. Try to make sure that each bread triangle gets nicely saturated with milk.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and chill for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes until golden brown on top and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place individual portions in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
- While you can freeze the unbaked strata, the texture will change upon thawing. It's best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated for a few days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
1444mg
(60%)
Potassium
285mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
898IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
472mg
(47%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1444mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 898IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 472mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.