Cheese Strata

Name: Cheese Strata
Ingredients: 12 slices white bread; 3/4 lb. American cheese (slices); 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained; 2 c. finely diced cooked ham; 6 slightly beaten eggs; 3 1/2 c. milk; 2 Tbsp. minced onion; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. dry mustard

9 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

12 slices white bread
3/4 lb. American cheese (slices)
10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
2 c. finely diced cooked ham
6 slightly beaten eggs
3 1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard

Directions

1

Cut 12 circles from bread slices with large doughnut cutter; set aside.
2

Fit the scraps of bread in bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
3

Place cheese in a layer over bread.
4

Add a layer of broccoli, then ham.
5

Arrange bread circles on top.
6

Combine remaining ingredients.
7

Pour over bread.
8

Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
9

Bake uncovered at 325° for 55 minutes. For a pretty finish, sprinkle with shredded cheese 5 minutes before end of baking time.
10

Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.