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Ham and Egg Strata

3.5

(26)

A wonderful brunch dish. You will need to begin preparing it a day before serving.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

4 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
8 large eggs
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons salt
8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups diced ham
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Beat milk, eggs, mustard and salt in large bowl to blend. Mix in bread, ham, green pepper and onion. Transfer mixture to prepared dish. Cover and chill overnight.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake strata uncovered until just set in center, about 50 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over. Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

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