Ham and Cheese Strata

Submitted by Hey Jude

"This is yummy comfort food and a great way to use up leftover ham. I don't know where this recipe came from, it's one that my mother made a lot when I was a child."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 18 slices of thin sandwich bread
• 12 slices American cheese
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 lb finely chopped cooked ham (2 C. loosely packed)
• 6 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 slices tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley

directions

1. Place 6 slices of the bread in a 13"x9" inch baking pan or dish.
2. Top with 6 cheese slices, half of the onions, and half of the ham.
3. Top with 6 slices of bread, 6 slices of cheese and remaining onions and ham.
4. Top with 6 slices of bread.
5. Combine eggs, milk and seasonings.
6. Pour over the strata, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
7. Bake at 300° for 1 1/2 hours.
8. Top each cheese stack with a tomato slice during the last 20 minutes in the oven.

Reviews

[Sandaidh]

This is an excellent dish. I can see putting it together the night before and having it for breakfast the next morning. Preparation was straight forward and simple. I can see making this again. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Chuck in Killbuck]

Ohhh, this was Good! For breakfast or for a Sunday brunch this is hard to beat. The flavors all blend together for a mouthwatering treat. Truly delicious! I will be making this again soon for sure. Thanks for sharing this little gem.

 

[Axe1678]

I'm liking this, but it seemed to need something. DW & DD put ketchup on it which appalled me. I'm thinking the addition of a cream sauce maybe? Will definitely make again, but will tweek it a bit. Thanks for posting!

 

[Mimi Bobeck]

I must concur with the above review. This really is a cosmic experience to have for breakfast. And YOU CAN make these the night before, refidgerate and reheat the next morning for a quick breakfast. This will wake you up and make you happy if you are NOT a morning person. This will be your motivation to get out of bed. Try it. It will work. I bet money on it! My jet-laged, sloth brother is here to visit and NOTHING gets him up when he is sleep deprived: I made these for him. The next morning we had to be up early to go to MV and I could not get him to wake up until I promised him these! (It was a good thing I had some premade from the night before)