Chili & Cheese Ham Strata |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Donât you just love it when you find a holiday recipe that can be folded into the everyday repertoire? This strata, layered with sourdough, cheddar and savory ham, is egg-cellent for Easter but just as wonderful for any other brunch! âTheresa Kreyche, Tustin, California Ingredients:
6 slices sourdough bread (1 inch thick) |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided |
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham |
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies |
1/4 cup finely chopped onion |
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro |
5 eggs |
1-1/2 cups 2% milk |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard |
Directions:
1. Remove and discard crust from bread if desired. Butter bread; cube and place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1-3/4 cups cheese, ham, chilies, onion and cilantro.
2. Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, cumin and mustard in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture; cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 8 servings.
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