Ham Egg and Cheese Breakfast Strata
This easy breakfast strata is packed with ham and cheese. Tender chunks of bread soaked with creamy eggs and seasoning. This simple make-ahead breakfast casserole is the perfect brunch recipe!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 496kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sourdough bread
- 8 ounces diced cooked ham
- 1 cup 2% milk, whole milk, or heavy cream
- 1/3 cup green onions sliced thin
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, or until toasted, stirring halfway through.8 ounces sourdough bread
- Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, garlic, green onion, and seasonings.1 cup 2% milk, whole milk, or heavy cream, 1/3 cup green onions, 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt, 6 large eggs
- In bottom of prepared baking dish, toss together toasted bread and diced ham. Pour egg mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheese.8 ounces diced cooked ham, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- If making ahead, cover the casserole and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, or until strata is puffed around the edges and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
Additional Ingredient Variations:
- Meat Options: crumbled breakfast sausage, bacon, or seasoned ground beef.
- Vegetables: green peppers (or any color bell peppers), onions, mushrooms, red peppers, or tomatoes (both fresh and sun-dried tomatoes).
- Cheese: American cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or Parmesan cheese are all great options.
- Denver Omelet Style: ham, bell peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese.
- Mediterranean Style: spinach, red peppers, olives, and crumbed Feta cheese.
- Italian Style: sausage or pepperoni with Italian blend cheese (Mozzarella and Parmesan) and Italian seasonings.
- Mexican Style: seasoned ground beef or chorizo sausage, tomatoes, green peppers or chiles, and Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 3.9mg