Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata

This Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata is the perfect make-ahead meal when you want to feed a hungry crowd for breakfast or brunch.

This recipe post is in dire need of an update so please forgive me for not having a lot of pertinent information about this dish at this time.

In the meantime, please know that this recipe is a winner and one you will be happy and proud to serve your family and friends.

How this recipe came to be:

I've been making this Christmas Morning Cheesy Ham Strata for probably the last 25 years and have never once blogged about it. I think it's about time, don't you? 

This savory egg dish has been a staple on our Christmas morning brunch table every single year since our kids were little. It has always been a favorite of theirs and Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without it.

Where this recipe came from:

It is with thanks to my friend Re that I came into the possession of this wonderfully flavorful breakfast casserole, and although I always make it at Christmastime it would be a wonderful dish to serve any time of the year when you're feeding a crowd for breakfast.

The thing I like about this Cheesy Ham Strata (other than its delicious taste and crunchy cornflake topping) is that it can be assembled a day or two in advance of the time you're going to bake it, making it completely stress-free!

Why this recipe works:

After smelling this in the oven while it bakes your family and friends will be ready to storm the kitchen.

Anyone who has ever tasted this amazing breakfast strata falls immediately in love with it. It's that good!!

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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata

Renee Goerger

This Ham and Cheese Strata is the perfect make-ahead breakfast when you want to feed a hungry crowd for breakfast or brunch.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

chill time 12 hours hrs

Total Time 13 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Course Breakfast and Brunch, Breakfast casserole, savory breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 580 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 1 loaf firm white bread I use Pepperidge Farm, Farmhouse White cut into 1" cubes
• ▢ 1 pound diced ham
• ▢ 12 large eggs
• ▢ 2 cups 2% milk
• ▢ 2 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pepper
• ▢ 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• ▢ 8 ounces shredded Swiss Cheese
• ▢ 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ▢ 2 cups crushed corn flakes I use a zip lock bag and crunch them with my hands
• ▢ 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter melted

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Instructions

 

• -In a large casserole dish (I make life easier by using a disposable aluminum pan), sprayed with cooking spray, layer the bread evenly on the bottom of the pan.
• -Top the bread layer evenly with the ham.
• -In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
• -Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and ham in the casserole dish.
• -Top with the shredded cheeses.
• -Top the cheeses with the cornflake crumbs and then drizzle the butter over the top of the corn flakes.
• -Cover the entire dish with parchment paper and then aluminum foil and allow the casserole to sit in the fridge at least overnight or for up to 2 days.
• -Allow the casserole to sit on the counter for about an hour before you're ready to bake it.
• -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius)
• -Place the covered casserole in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
• -Uncover and continue baking for about 15-20 minutes.
• -Allow the casserole to sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to 5 days.

Reheat (covered) in an oven or air fryer until hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 1687mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1364IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 15mg

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for make ahead Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!