Ham and Cheddar Strata
Jennifer
Great recipe to make ahead and pop in the oven so your kitchen is clean when guests arrive!
ingredients
- 18 slices(about 3/4 in. thick) from a loaf of slightly dried out Italian bread
- 6 oz. sliced ham,stacked and cut in strips
- 1 box(10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach,thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, well drained cut into strips(optional)
- 1-2 cups extra sharp Cheddar cheese,shredded
- 4 scallions,sliced
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 5 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
directions
- 1
1.Lightly coat a 2 qt. shallow baking dish with non-stick spray.
- 2
2.Put 6 slices bread in bottom of dish. Cover with half the ham,spinach,red peppers, cheese and scallions.
- 3
3.Cover with 12 slices bread, overlapping. Top with remaining ham, spinach, red peppers, cheese and scallions.
- 4
4.Whisk milk,eggs and mustard in a bowl:pour evenly over strata. Cover with foil: refrigerate at least 2 hrs, or overnight.
- 5
5.Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake,covered,40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes longer until puffed and center is at least 160 degrees.
Source: Jennifer
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