Ham and Swiss Strata

Name: Ham and Swiss Strata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 8 slices bread, crusts removed and cubed; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 green onion, sliced; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 3 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Layers of breakfast favorites will have folks digging into this all-in-one dish from Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas. The hearty combination of eggs, ham and cheese is just right to build a holiday brunch around—or to serve all by itself. "Often in our house," Dorothy adds, "the mix makes a satisfying supper as well."

Ingredients

8 slices bread, crusts removed and cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 green onion, sliced
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the parsley, onion, ham and cheese. Repeat layers.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Pour over cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Originally published as Ham and Swiss Strata in Crafting Traditions March/April 2000

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Cupcake Factory

Apr 3, 2012

I cut the milk back by about 1/2 cup. It was very runny otherwise and the top got too browned before the inside would set. Very tasty and the toddler loved it! Making it for Easter brunch. Its fantastic