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Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strata

The perfect make-ahead breakfast casserole for the holidays!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword eggs, casserole, brunch, breakfast casserole, egg bake,
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread (cubed) Italian, French, Baguette,
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 green onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste

For topping

  • 1 cup bread (cubed)
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. **DISH CAN BE MADE A DAY AHEAD

    When ready to make:

  2. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish

  3. Add the bread crumbs to the bottom of the casserole dish.

  4. Layer on the ham, broccoli, onion, and cheese.

  5. Combine the milk and the eggs in a large bowl. Whisk until completely blended. Add in dry mustard, paprika, and parsley. Mix until combined.

  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.

  7. Combine more bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Stir until coated. Add in remaining cheese. Sprinkle over the casserole.

  8. Bake the casserole for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from casserole from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes