Ham Strata

Name: Ham Strata
Ingredients: 16 slices white bread (with or without crusts); butter or margarine; 2 lb. chopped ham; 2 c. grated cheese (Cheddar recommended but Muenster or Monterey Jack may be used); 5 beaten eggs; 1/4 tsp. dry mustard; 3 c. milk; 2 c. crushed corn flakes (optional); 1 onion (optional)

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

16 slices white bread (with or without crusts)
butter or margarine
2 lb. chopped ham
2 c. grated cheese (Cheddar recommended but Muenster or Monterey Jack may be used)
5 beaten eggs
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
3 c. milk
2 c. crushed corn flakes (optional)
1 onion (optional)

Directions

1

Butter both sides of bread slices.
2

Place 8 slices in 10 x 13-inch pan.
3

Add half the ham and cheese.
4

Top with remaining 8 slices of bread and cover with remaining ham and cheese.
5

Mix eggs, milk and mustard together and pour mixture over layered dish. Refrigerate overnight.
6

Bake at 325° for one hour or until top is golden brown.
7

If desired, mix crushed corn flakes with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole before baking.
8

May be made 1 to 2 days ahead.
9

Chopped onion may be added to ham and cheese.