Description
Overnight Ham & Swiss Cheese Strata is a delightful and satisfying breakfast casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a warm, cheesy masterpiece. Perfect for brunch gatherings, this dish features layers of hearty bread, savory ham, and rich Swiss cheese soaked in a creamy egg mixture. Just prepare it the night before, and let the flavors meld for an effortless morning feast that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old bread cubes (sourdough or French)
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased baking dish.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the dish, followed by half of the ham and cheese. Repeat layers.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over layered ingredients and press down gently.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least four hours.
- Remove from refrigerator and let sit for 20 minutes before baking for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 185mg