Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata

5 from 1 vote

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

Prep Time20

Cook Time1 15

chill time12

Total Time13 35

Course: Breakfast and Brunch, Breakfast casserole, savory breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 580kcal

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

-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.

Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to 5 days.

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