Slow Cooker Breakfast Strata with Ham and Cheese
Fix it and forget it. This slow cooker breakfast strata puts in the work while you relax and enjoy the morning.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 405kcal
Equipment
- box grater optional
- cheese grater optional
- chef's knife optional
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 6 cups, cubed) firm white bread, cut into approximately 1½" cubes, with or without crust (I always use the crust).
- 1 stick (10 tablespoons) butter, divided I used salted butter, melted
- 12 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1¼ cup milk I used 2%
- 2 cups diced ham
- ¾ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ¾ cups Swiss cheese shredded
- 1½ cups cornflake crumbs
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the slow cooker with the temperature set on high. Brush the bottom of the cooker with the melted butter.
- Place the prepared bread cubes into the cooker.
- Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, milk, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl until completely combined. Pour the milk mixture over the bread in the cooker and stir well to combine.
- Add the ham, and the shredded shredded cheese into the cooker and stir (if desired, but not necessary). Top the entire casserole evenly with the cornflake crumbs.
- Melt the remaining 1 stick of butter and drizzle it evenly over the contents of the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for approximately 4 hours, or until the casserole has puffed in volume, turns golden brown, and is completely set in the center when poked with a skewer or knife and it comes out clean.
- Uncover and allow the strata to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- If desired, top with chopped scallions and additional shredded cheese (not shown) before serving.
Video
Notes
Store any leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
May be frozen. Store in an airtight freezer bag or container for up to 3 months.
Thaw before reheating (uncovered) in a moderate oven or air fryer until hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 318mg | Sodium: 1518mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1443IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 14mg
