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Ham and Cheddar Strata

ham and cheddar strata Breakfast
Ham and Cheddar Strata
  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8

Enjoy this cheesy ham strata recipe, that’s perfect for an egg-based breakfast, any day of the week!

Updated August 10, 2010

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray for greasing pan
  • 8
    medium green onions with tops
  • 12
    slices bread
  • 2
    cups cut-up cooked smoked ham (about 10 oz)
  • 2
    cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 6
    large eggs
  • 2
    cups milk
  • 1
    teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4
    teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • Paprika, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with the cooking spray. Peel and thinly slice the green onions; you will need about 1/2 cup. Trim crusts from the bread.
  • 2
    Arrange 6 bread slices in baking dish. Layer the ham, cheese and onions on bread in dish. Cut remaining bread slices diagonally in half; arrange on onions.
  • 3
    In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, milk, mustard and pepper sauce with a fork or wire whisk; pour evenly over bread. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • 4
    Heat the oven to 300°F. Uncover strata and sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is set and bread is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into serving pieces.

  • Use reduced-fat ham, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese and fat-free (skim) milk for 9 grams of fat and 280 calories per serving.
  • Use 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese for the Cheddar cheese.
  • The strata can be assembled and baked without refrigerating. After pouring the egg mixture over the bread, sprinkle with paprika and bake as directed in step 4.
  • Slices of whole grain or whole wheat bread also make a good strata. And for a real flavor change, use slices of raisin-cinnamon bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
170
% Daily Value
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
215mg
71%
Sodium
1010mg
42%
Potassium
380mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
6g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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