Kathy's Ham Strata

This is a quick and easy one-dish meal that comes from the recipe collection of Bird's sister Kathy. Stratta or strata is a brunch casserole dish, similar to a quiche, made from a mixture which mainly consists of bread or hash browns, eggs and cheese. It may also include meat or vegetables.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 12  slices  white bread
• 1  cup  cooked lean ham, diced
• 1 1⁄4 cups  chopped broccoli
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 8  ounces  neufchatel cheese, softened or 8  ounces cream cheese
• 3  eggs
• 1  cup 2% low-fat milk or 1  cup  whole milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish and place half the bread into the dish, overlapping if necessary.
2. Layer with ham, broccoli, then 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Place remaining bread slices over top.
3. In a bowl, mix well the cream cheese, eggs, and milk. pour over strada and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 40-45 minutes.