| Status Approved |
| Name |  Ham and Cheese Strata |
| Category | Casseroles & Entrees, Breakfast, Quick meals, American, European |
| Serves/Yields | 6 to 8 servings |
| Source | Kate's own |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Prep. Time | 10 minutes + sitting time |
| Cook Time | 30 to 35 minutes |
| Introduction |
| Leftover french bread is never wasted in my house. Crusts and ends are made into crumbs, and slices of slightly dry bread get turned into this wonderful dish.
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| Ingredients |
| 6 thick slices french bread , crusts removed
Soft butter
6 eggs
2 cups half_and_half (milk works fine also)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups diced ham
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere_cheese (classical) But I like Fontina for it's wonderful flavor and melting properties. Sliced cheese can also be used.
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| Directions |
| Step: 1 | Remove crusts from bread and spread each side with butter.
Place bread in a buttered 13x9-inch dish.Cut the bread slices to fit the pan if needed to make a flat layer. Set aside. |
| Step: 2 | Dice ham and sprinkle over bread.Scatter cheese's over the ham.
Beat eggs, cream and salt together with a whisk.Pour over ingredients in baking dish.
Cover and chill overnight or make in the morning and chill all day if serving as a supper dish. |
| Step: 3 | Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean .Serve immediately. leftovers reheat well.
Note: Individual stratas are easy and impressive. I use my 6 oz ramekins and cut the bread with a cookie cutter to fit the ramekin. Assemble as usual.Place the ramekins on a cookie sheet to put in the fridge and then the oven. |
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