Brunch Strata

Name: Brunch Strata
Ingredients: 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 3 small zucchini, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups); 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 12 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 cups cubed day-old bread; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 small zucchini, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups cubed day-old bread
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and ham; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain and pat dry.
2

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and cream until smooth. Gradually beat in eggs. Stir in the remaining ingredients and vegetable mixture.
3

Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.