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Ham Egg and Cheese Breakfast Strata
This easy breakfast strata is packed with ham and cheese. Tender chunks of bread soaked with creamy eggs and seasoning. This simple make-ahead breakfast casserole is the perfect brunch recipe!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 496 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sourdough bread
- 8 ounces diced cooked ham
- 1 cup 2% milk, whole milk, or heavy cream
- 1/3 cup green onions sliced thin
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, or until toasted, stirring halfway through.
- Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, garlic, green onion, and seasonings.
- In bottom of prepared baking dish, toss together toasted bread and diced ham. Pour egg mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheese.
- If making ahead, cover the casserole and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, or until strata is puffed around the edges and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Notes
- Additional Ingredient Variations:
- Meat Options: crumbled breakfast sausage, bacon, or seasoned ground beef.
- Vegetables: green peppers (or any color bell peppers), onions, mushrooms, red peppers, or tomatoes (both fresh and sun-dried tomatoes).
- Cheese: American cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or Parmesan cheese are all great options.
- Denver Omelet Style: ham, bell peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese.
- Mediterranean Style: spinach, red peppers, olives, and crumbed Feta cheese.
- Italian Style: sausage or pepperoni with Italian blend cheese (Mozzarella and Parmesan) and Italian seasonings.
- Mexican Style: seasoned ground beef or chorizo sausage, tomatoes, green peppers or chiles, and Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
301mg
(100%)
Sodium
1318mg
(55%)
Potassium
443mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 301mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 1318mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.