| Status Approved |
| Name |  Ham and Cheese Strata |
| Category | Casseroles & Entrees, Breakfast, Quick meals, American, European |
| Serves/Yields | 4-6 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. You can add your favorite toppings, such as sauteed mushrooms, diced zucchini, diced tomatoes etc. This re heats well in the microwave. My daughter Erica loves it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Erica often spoons some salsa over her just heated portion.
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| Ingredients |
| 6 thick slices french or other bread , crusts removed. If using sliced sandwich bread, make a double layer of the slices.
6 eggs
2 cups half_and_half (milk works fine also)
1/4 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..I use whatever cheese I have on hand that would pair well with this dish.
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| Directions |
| Step: 1 | Remove crusts from bread and set aside to dry out if needed.
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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