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Ham and Cheese Strata with spinach.
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Gruyère, Ham, and Spinach Strata

This easy Ham Breakfast Strata recipe combines ham, cheese, and spinach and bakes it into a delicious overnight breakfast casserole 
Course Breakfast
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 423kcal
Author Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces Frozen Spinach thawed
  • 1/2 cup Diced Onion
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter plus extra for greasing the baking dish
  • 1 pound Ham cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 16 ounces French Bread cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 6 ounces Shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 2 ounces Shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 3/4 cups Milk
  • 9 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard

Instructions

  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter.
  • Line a strainer with a thick paper towel or cheesecloth. Place the thawed spinach in a the strainer and wrap it in the paper towel before squeezing as much water from it as possible. Once the spinach is drained finely chop it (if needed).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter and onions. Saute until onions soften.
  • Place spinach in the pan and toss with the onions and butter. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the bread cubes, ham cubes, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, and spinach and onion mixture. Toss everything together until well-mixed.
  • Pour the bread mixture into the greased baking dish.
  • In the now empty bowl add the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until fully combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture in the baking dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight (8-24 hours).
  • When ready to bake the strata remove it from the refrigerator and let sit our for about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake uncovered for 45-60minutes or until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through. If using an instant read thermometer the internal temperature in the center should be 165 degrees F.
  • When it has finished baking remove from the oven and let stand for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1358mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3945IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 4mg