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Ham 'n' Cheese Strata

Ham 'n' Cheese Strata
This dish is so attractive and great-tasting that I love to make it for special brunches and showers. Because it's made the night before, I can relax in the morning before the guests arrive.
12-16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 15 slices white bread
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), shredded
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups diced fully cooked ham
  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3-1/3 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • Paprika

Directions

  • Using a doughnut cutter, cut 15 circles and holes from the bread; set
  • aside. Tear leftover bread into small pieces and place in a greased
  • 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  • Sprinkle cheese and onion over bread. Layer with broccoli and ham.
  • Arrange bread circles and holes over ham. In a large bowl, combine
  • the eggs, milk, salt and mustard; pour over bread. Cover and chill 8
  • hours or overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered,
  • at 325° for 50 minutes; sprinkle with paprika. Bake an
  • additional 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes
  • before cutting. Yield: 12-16 servings.
© Taste of Home 2012

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Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.
© Taste of Home 2012