Prepare to indulge your taste buds with the ultimate comfort food: Ham n' Cheese Strata! This delectable dish is a perfect blend of savory ham, gooey cheese, and fluffy bread, all baked to golden perfection. Discover a collection of irresistible recipes that showcase the versatility of this classic casserole. From the traditional Ham n' Cheese Strata to creative variations like the Spinach and Feta Strata and the Hash Brown Breakfast Strata, there's something for every palate. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make yet incredibly satisfying dish, perfect for brunches, potlucks, or a hearty weeknight dinner.
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HAM AND CHEESE STRATA
This hearty make-ahead breakfast is infused with Dijon mustard and bakes up to a fluffy, golden finish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, paprika, and salt.
- Place half of the bread in the bottom of a baking dish. Top with half each of the ham, scallions, and cheese. Repeat with a second layer of the remaining ham, scallions, and cheese, pressing down as necessary to fit in the baking pan.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over into the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull strata out of fridge and let come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake the strata, uncovered, until puffed and lightly golden brown, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
CHEESY HAM AND MUSHROOM STRATA
Make this ham-and-cremini strata even more flavorful with a little Parmesan and a lot of Swiss cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 9h20m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Whisk the half-and-half, Parmesan and eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Swiss cheese, followed by the cooked mushrooms and the ham. Cover with the remaining bread cubes and pour the half-and-half mixture evenly over top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (This can also be assembled the day of; just let soak at room temperature 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.)
- On the day of baking, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Let the strata sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Remove the plastic and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Bake until slightly puffed and just no longer jiggly in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
HAM & CHEESE STRATA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Brimming with ham, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, this pretty breakfast casserole feeds a crowd while adding visual appeal to your brunch's spread. It's elegant comfort food at its best.-Kim Deane, Fenton, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix ham, tomatoes, parsley and chives. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: bread cubes, ham mixture and cheese. Repeat layers., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream and seasonings; pour over layers. Drizzle with melted butter. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. (Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.) Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
LAYERED HAM ~ N ~ CHEESE STRATA
This Strata make for a delicious breakfast. I love throwing these together, and getting up in the morning, and all you have to do is place it in the oven. The finished product is so yummy! My family would eat this one anytime. There will be a layer of gooey cheese in the middle...Yum! Make sure you use a flavorful ham. I buy...
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Meat Breakfast
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a medium skillet ( I used my iron skillet ) over medium heat, brown onion & ham in either bacon fat ( what I used ) or oil. Set aside
- 2. Butter a 9 x 13 baking dish. Set Aside. I then sliced a loaf of french bread, about 1 1/2 inch thickness. Butter both sides of bread and lay in bottom of dish to cover bottom, without overlapping. You may have to cut one in half to fit it in, depending how big your slices are. Layer half the onion and ham mixture evenly over the buttered bread.
- 3. Sprinkle half the cheeses over the ham. Then, layer with another row of bread. Sprinkle the other half of ham & onions.
- 4. In a large bowl, beat eggs with milk, salt, pepper and parsley. Pour this evenly over the casserole, making sure to cover all of he bread. Sprinkle the top with remaining cheese and cover. Refrigerate over night.
- 5. Bake in a 350 degree oven covered for 30 minutes.
- 6. Remove cover and bake an additional 30 minutes. The last 5 minutes of baking, I broil so to get a golden color on the cheese. Let sit for 5 minutes and cut...delicious!
CHEESE STRATA WITH HAM AND TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Grease a 3-quart gratin dish or casserole with 1 teaspoon of the butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Set aside. In a small bowl, toss together the ham, tomatoes, parsley, and chives.
- To make the strata: Scatter a 1/2 cup of the cheese over the bottom of the buttered dish, cover with one-third of the bread, and then half of the tomato mixture. Repeat. Top with a final layer of bread and remaining cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the strata and gently press it down with the back of a large spoon to make sure the top layer is moistened with the custard. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and drizzle it over the strata. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the strata, uncovered, until golden brown and slightly puffed, about 45 to 55 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Arrange the tomatoes cut side-up in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the salt. Dry in oven until slightly shriveled but still plump, about 5 to 6 hours.
- If not using immediately, store the tomatoes in a sealed container in the refrigerator, for 3 to 4 days. Alternatively, layer them in a container with the herbs, cover with olive oil, and store, covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 weeks.
- Yield: about 2 cups
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HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH STRATA
Make a tasty ham and cheese strata with our Ham and Cheese Sandwich Strata recipe! Prepare your ham and cheese strata with Hawaiian sliced bread.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Spread bread with mustard. Place 2 bread slices, mustard sides up, in single layer in 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray; press to completely cover bottom of pan. Cover with 3 cheese slices, 6 ham slices and 2 of the remaining bread slices, mustard sides down. Top with remaining cheese and ham slices; cover with remaining bread slices, mustard sides down.
- Whisk remaining ingredients until blended; pour over strata. Let stand 5 min.
- Bake 45 to 50 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Let stand 15 min. Run knife around edges of pan to loosen strata; invert onto platter. Remove pan. Cut strata into 6 slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0.671 g
HAM AND CHEESE STRATA
This is yummy comfort food and a great way to use up leftover ham. I don't know where this recipe came from, it's one that my mother made a lot when I was a child.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Ham
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place 6 slices of the bread in a 13"x9" inch baking pan or dish.
- Top with 6 cheese slices, half of the onions, and half of the ham.
- Top with 6 slices of bread, 6 slices of cheese and remaining onions and ham.
- Top with 6 slices of bread.
- Combine eggs, milk and seasonings.
- Pour over the strata, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- Bake at 300° for 1 1/2 hours.
- Top each cheese stack with a tomato slice during the last 20 minutes in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.4, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 253.9, Sodium 1197.7, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 31.7
HAM AND CHEDDAR STRATA
Enjoy this cheesy ham strata recipe, that's perfect for an egg-based breakfast, any day of the week!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with the cooking spray. Peel and thinly slice the green onions; you will need about 1/2 cup. Trim crusts from the bread.
- Arrange 6 bread slices in baking dish. Layer the ham, cheese and onions on bread in dish. Cut remaining bread slices diagonally in half; arrange on onions.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, milk, mustard and pepper sauce with a fork or wire whisk; pour evenly over bread. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- Heat the oven to 300°F. Uncover strata and sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is set and bread is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into serving pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your strata a more complex flavor. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, Swiss, and Gruyère.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the strata tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the strata until it is golden brown and puffed up. This will take about 45 minutes to an hour.
- Let the strata cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Ham and cheese strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With its simple ingredients and versatile flavor, it is sure to be a favorite for any occasion.
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