Ham & Cheese Strata is a breakfast casserole with buttery layers of bread, eggs, ham, and cheese! This dish is perfect for hosting brunch gatherings or holidays because you can make it ahead of time and simply stick it in the oven once you’re ready to enjoy. Ham & Cheese Strata is savory, melty, cheesy, and rich, perfect to make your morning a celebration. Top with green onions for a crowd-pleasing breakfast!
Ingredients
- 12 slices white bread, cubed
- 1 pound ham, cooked and cubed
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cups butter, melted
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Spray an ovenproof dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2 –Layer 1/2 of the bread, 1/2 of the Monterey Jack, 1/2 of the cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the ham in the baking dish.
Step 3 –Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, the remaining Monterey Jack, the remaining cheddar, and the remaining ham.
Step 4 –In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, the milk, and the melted butter.
Step 5 –Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread mixture in the baking dish.
Step 6 –Refrigerate the strata for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
Step 7 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 8 –Sprinkle the strata with the chopped green onions.
Step 9 –Bake, about 45-50 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve hot!
