You’re going to love this ham and cheese strata. Filled with ham, cheese, bread, red peppers, and eggs this breakfast casserole is flavorful, delicious, and filling.
Ham and cheese strata is a delicious breakfast option that’s perfect for holiday mornings or long days when you want to start the day with a full tummy. This egg and cheese bake can be made ahead for a faster morning too.
Just take it out of the fridge and place it in the oven for a simple breakfast that requires no maintenance. Of course, you can always make it for dinner too! Breakfast for dinner is always a win in this house!
Tip for Making this Ham and Cheese Strata
You can substitute various ingredients based on what you have in your fridge. I make it with different vegetables each time, as you can see! It calls for broccoli and jarred red pepper, but I’ve used a combination of spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper, cauliflower, eggplant, zucchini, and canned tomatoes as well. I normally pick 2-3 veggies to use in one strata. I try and add a total of 2 cups of vegetables, so whatever you choose, aim for them to add up to 2 cups worth.
What is the difference between a frittata and strata?
A frittata is more like an omelet that’s cooked with all of the toppings/filling ingredients on top whereas a strata is like an egg and bread pudding with those omelet ingredients rolled into one.
What do you serve with strata?
Depending on what time f day you plan on serving your strata you may find that the side dishes change too. If you plan on serving it for breakfast or brunch some simple fresh fruits, but in the evening a salad or tater tots could be better options.
Ham and Cheese Strata Ingredients
-6 cups 1-in. cubes plain or whole-wheat Italian bread (about 8 oz)
-1 box (10 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed and coarsely chopped {I used spinach}
-2 cups sliced ham, coarsely chopped
-1⁄2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
-4 scallions, sliced [I used red onion}
-1 cup (4 oz) sharp Cheddar, shredded
-6 large eggs
-2 cups whole milk
-2 Tbsp yellow mustard
-1⁄4 tsp pepper
How to Make Ham and Cheese Strata
Heat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-qt baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread half the bread cubes over bottom. Cover with half the broccoli, ham, peppers, scallions and cheese. Repeat layer. {Pic below is shown after 1st layer is completed.}
Whisk eggs, milk, mustard and pepper in large bowl to blend; pour evenly over strata.
Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden and a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Or cover strata with foil and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, then bake as above.
Ingredients
- 6 cups 1-in. cubes plain or whole-wheat Italian bread (about 8 oz)
- 1 box 10oz frozen broccoli florets thawed and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups sliced ham coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
- 4 scallions sliced
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar shredded
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-qt baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread half the bread cubes over bottom. Cover with half the broccoli, ham, peppers, scallions and cheese. Repeat layer.
- Whisk eggs, milk, mustard and pepper in large bowl to blend; pour evenly over strata.
- Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden and a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Or cover strata with foil and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight, then bake as above. Enjoy!
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Can you freeze strata?
Yes, I do it all of the time. After baking your strata, let it cool completely and then wrap in aluminum foil before freezing. Freeze for up to 3 months. Do not freeze unbaked strata.
How long can strata stay in the refrigerator?
Your leftover strata can stay in the fridge for up to 4 days if well covered.
How far in advance can I make egg strata?
You can prepare the entire casserole up to 2 days in advance and keep it covered in the fridge. Then all you have to do at breakfast time is place it in the oven.
If You Liked This Ham and Cheese Strata, You’re Going to Love These Other Breakfast Recipes
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- Breakfast Rolls
- Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches
- Easy Breakfast Nachos
- Breakfast Burritos
- Banana Cinnamon Breakfast Cake
- Southwest Breakfast Casserole
- Easy Breakfast Skewers
- Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pockets
- Breakfast Pancake Pizza
- Breakfast Cake
- Peaches and Cream Waffles
With so many tasty and filling ingredients inside of this easy breakfast casserole, you’re going to add this ham and cheese strata to your meal plan rotation and enjoy it often.
Hanifia says
OMG this looks DIVINE! The perfect way to celebrate Easter weekend! Hanifia