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Chili & Cheese Ham Strata

Name: Chili & Cheese Ham Strata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 6 slices sourdough bread (1 inch thick); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2-1/2 cups 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 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 40 min.

Makes

8 servings

Don’t 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! —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

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Ingredients

6 slices sourdough bread (1 inch thick)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups 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 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

Remove and discard crust from bread if desired. Butter bread; cube and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1-3/4 cups cheese, ham, chilies, onion and cilantro.
Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, cumin and mustard in a large bowl. Pour over bread mixture; cover and refrigerate overnight.
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 in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 364 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 968mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

Chili & Cheese Ham Strata

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