Easter Monday Ham & Cheese Bake
Easter Monday Ham & Cheese Bake
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Ingredients
- 6 slices slightly stale bread or 3 or 4 soft rolls, crusts removed if hard; about 6 1/2 cups cubed bread
- 1 3/4 cups diced cooked ham
- 2 cups shredded cheese: cheddar, Monterey Jack, Swiss, or your favorite combination
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard or 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 cup Vermont cheese powder, optional
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs, or coarse, dry bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Directions
1) Lightly grease a small (7- to 8-cup) casserole dish, for nicest presentation; or a 9" x 9" square cake pan.
2) Cut the bread into small (1/2" to 3/4" cubes). Place half the cubes into the prepared baking dish.
3) Layer the ham over the bread; sprinkle the cheese over the ham.
4) Top with the remaining bread.
5) In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, mustard, and cheese powder, if you're using it. Pour over the bread and ham in the dish, pushing the bread down into the milk.
6) Cover the dish, and refrigerate overnight.
7) Next day, preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator.
8) Combine the bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly atop the casserole.
9) Bake the casserole for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a cake tester or paring knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
10) Remove the casserole from the oven. Serve hot or warm. Fruit salad is a tasty accompaniment.
11) Yield: 6 to 9 servings.
Reviews
- 05/09/2011
- This recipe was delicious and easy, easy to prepare. I took a cue from some of the other reviewers and added in some roasted cauliflower. Also I used whole wheat bread. This recipe is a keeper and invaluable to busy people. You can throw this together in the morning before you leave for work and when you get home put it in the oven and have a hot tasty dinner on the table in 45 minutes.
- 04/27/2011
- This was incredible!!!!!! I didn't think to make it the night before, so I let it sit about 20 minutes!!! We will make this again and again. Thank you.
- 04/07/2010
- Lovely! I've never made strata before and this came out wonderfully. I was surprised it was so good since there really isn't much in it. The only downside for me was that it took closer to an hour to cook, but that's probably because I measured liberally and it probably was a bit larger than the recipe called for. Will definitely make again and probably add veggies too.
- 04/05/2010
- Easy and excellent. Used Vermont cheddar and Swiss cheese.
- 04/05/2010
- Made this for our Easter breakfast at church. It received rave reviews and was a nice change from the standard sausage and egg casserole. This will be our Christmas morning breakfast this year. Definitely a keeper!
- 04/02/2010
- Made this for our breakfast, but seemed to be too watery in the bottom of the casserole after baking for 45 minutes. Next time I will reduce the milk to 1-1/2 cups. It is so easy to prepare the night before and then just put into the oven in the morning. Yummy taste!
- 03/16/2010
- Isn't this a standard strata? I've been making it for years on Christmas morning. It bakes while the presents are opened and then it and the kids are all ready at the same time. I've also made it with sausage, bacon, leftover smoked turkey, cooked broccoli. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave so I have portion cut it and used it as a hot breakfast on school days. Enjoy !!
- 03/15/2010
- I made this years ago. Would adding veggies alter it too much?
Not at all, it'd delicious! Molly @ KAF
