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Ham or Sausage Strata
Contributed by: Margie
Strata is italian for 'layer'. Stratas are baked egg dishes with
bread, veggies and/or meat with cheese and custard. They are
delicious for breakfast or brunch because they are largely
prepared ahead and can be served warm or at
room temperature.
What you need
- 10 slices white bread (sour dough preferred)
- 1/2 lb. ham or bacon
- 1/2 lb. shredded cheddar or longhorn cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups milk
- 10 eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pepper
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 325-350º
- Cut crust from bread and butter each slice.
- Cut into 2 inch squares and place in a greased 9 x 3 inch casserole
- Layer grated cheese, bacon or ham and sauté onions
- Beat eggs and add milk, salt, pepper and mustard
- Pour over dish and refrigerate overnight
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until center jiggles very slightly
Note: Sausage works well too and you can add fresh mushrooms
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