The Perfect Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
For some reason, this always seems to happen to me that I find the perfect recipe to share with you guys for an event that just passed. I found the perfect breakfast casserole that would have been fantastic for Easter just a few days too late. No big deal! Even though we associate all things ham with Easter meals, who doesn’t love a good ham and cheese dish any old time?
This ham and cheese strata, (which is essentially an egg casserole), is perfect for any lunch, breakfast or dinner all year round. It would be a great one to keep in your repertoire for the big holidays like Christmas or Easter because you can make it up to a couple days in advance, and it will actually turn out even better for sitting in the fridge for a day or two for the flavors to meld together even more.
The reason I love this casserole is that it is the perfect way to use up things that get stale around here. If you’ve got an old, stale loaf of bread that nobody seems to be too keen on using to make PB&J’s, feel free to use up 12 of those slices for this dish. It is also perfect if you often find yourself with half a package of ham lunch meat to use up (or leftovers from a big holiday ham)--you can easily chop that up and put it in this casserole.
It is buttery, savory, filling, is super easy to make and has staples you likely already have on hand. This recipe is pretty basic with just ham and cheese, but feel free to add on things like onions, garlic, or bacon to get all the flavors you are wanting in a dish like this.
What is a Strata?
You might be wondering what the difference is between a strata and a frittata? A strata is a dish made up of layers that often consist of bread, eggs, cheese and possibly even meat or vegetables. The egg mixture is poured over the layers of other ingredients and it has to rest for a long period of time to set up and be ready for baking. A frittata, on the other hand, is an unfolded Italian omelet with all the ingredients cooked on top. So they are really quite different and I think you are going to be “team strata” after making this breakfast casserole!
12 slices white bread broken up - I cut mine into 12 squares each
1 pound ham cooked and cubed
2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
1/2 cup butter melted
3 cups milk
Directions:
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This ham and cheese strata, (which is essentially an egg casserole), is perfect for any lunch, breakfast or dinner all year round. It would be a great one to keep in your repertoire for the big holidays like Christmas or Easter because you can make it up to a couple days in advance, and it will actually turn out even better for sitting in the fridge for a day or two for the flavors to meld together even more.
The reason I love this casserole is that it is the perfect way to use up things that get stale around here. If you’ve got an old, stale loaf of bread that nobody seems to be too keen on using to make PB&J’s, feel free to use up 12 of those slices for this dish. It is also perfect if you often find yourself with half a package of ham lunch meat to use up (or leftovers from a big holiday ham)--you can easily chop that up and put it in this casserole.
It is buttery, savory, filling, is super easy to make and has staples you likely already have on hand. This recipe is pretty basic with just ham and cheese, but feel free to add on things like onions, garlic, or bacon to get all the flavors you are wanting in a dish like this.
What is a Strata?
You might be wondering what the difference is between a strata and a frittata? A strata is a dish made up of layers that often consist of bread, eggs, cheese and possibly even meat or vegetables. The egg mixture is poured over the layers of other ingredients and it has to rest for a long period of time to set up and be ready for baking. A frittata, on the other hand, is an unfolded Italian omelet with all the ingredients cooked on top. So they are really quite different and I think you are going to be “team strata” after making this breakfast casserole!
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata
This breakfast strata is great for brunches, holidays, or a yummy family breakfast!! With buttery layers of bread, ham, cheese, and egg, this Ham and Cheese Strata is guaranteed to please any crowd! Better yet, it only takes a short time to prepare. Author: Lil' Luna Recipe Type: American Total Time: 55 minutes
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Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 524
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Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 524
12 slices white bread broken up - I cut mine into 12 squares each
1 pound ham cooked and cubed
2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
1/2 cup butter melted
3 cups milk
Directions:
Grease 9x13 pan.
Layer half the bread, half the cheese and then the ham into your pan. Repeat layers.
Mix eggs, milk and melted butter in a bowl. Pour over layers.
Refrigerate over night or at least for 2 hours.
Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.
Source: lilluna.com
Layer half the bread, half the cheese and then the ham into your pan. Repeat layers.
Mix eggs, milk and melted butter in a bowl. Pour over layers.
Refrigerate over night or at least for 2 hours.
Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.
Source: lilluna.com
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Sources:
- www.publicdomainrecipes.org
- www.pxhere.com
- www.lilluna.com
Mary Richardson
Weekly Newsletter Contributor since 2014
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