Savory Ham and Cheddar Strata
This savory ham and cheddar strata is the perfect dish for brunch or a hearty breakfast. Layers of crustless bread, savory smoked ham, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions combine to create a delightful flavor profile. Easy to assemble and bake, it can be prepped ahead of time for effortless entertaining. Enjoy this comforting, eggy dish that’s sure to please a crowd!
ingredients
- 12 slices bread
- 2 cups fully cooked, chopped smoked ham
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1/4 tsp red pepper sauce
- Paprika, for sprinkling
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 300°F.
- 2.
Grease a 13x9x2 baking dish generously.
- 3.
Trim crusts from the bread and arrange 6 slices in the bottom of the dish.
- 4.
Layer half of the chopped ham, cheese, and sliced green onions on top of the bread.
- 5.
Cut the remaining slices of bread diagonally in half and shingle them on top of the onion layer.
- 6.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, ground mustard, and red pepper sauce until well combined.
- 7.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread in the dish.
- 8.
Sprinkle the top with paprika for flavor and color.
- 9.
Bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- 10.
Bake uncovered for 70 minutes until the center is set and the bread is golden brown.