Ham And Cheddar Breakfast Strata

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American · 65 min · Pork · high-protein

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Ingredients

• 5 cups day-old white bread, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 6 oz cooked ham, diced
• 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 tbsp butter, for the dish
• 1 tsp each dry mustard and black pepper

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1. Heat the oven to 350F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish generously, corners included.
2. Scatter half the bread cubes in the dish, then half the ham, onion, and cheddar; repeat with the rest so the layers alternate.
3. Whisk the eggs, milk, dry mustard, and pepper until no streaks of white remain, then pour the custard evenly over the bread.
4. Press the top layer down with a spatula and let it soak 10 minutes, until the cubes look saturated rather than dry at the edges.
5. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until the center is puffed and set and a knife slid in comes out clean.
6. Rest 10 minutes before cutting so the custard firms and the squares hold their shape.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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