HAM, SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA

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Brunch for a crowd? Layer it all in the baking dish the day before serving. Just pop it in the oven for a fuss-free, easy-on-the-host brunch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into strips
1 cup sliced leeks
3 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 loaf (9 oz) ciabatta or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
7 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach, bell peppers and leeks; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
  • In baking dish, layer ham, spinach mixture, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the bread. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and the Italian cheese blend. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Bake loosely covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake about 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Shiza Khan
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I loved this strata! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Minhaj Muaadh
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This was a delicious strata. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly and the strata was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Octavia Simelane
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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the strata turned out perfectly. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked evenly and the strata was fluffy and moist.


nadia piekowska
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This strata was delicious! It was the perfect breakfast dish. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Payphar Cypress
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This was a great strata. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahki Akter
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This was a delicious strata. It was easy to make and it tasted great. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ethel Sowers
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This strata was amazing! It was so flavorful and the ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jirina Skopova
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This was a great recipe. The strata was easy to make and it tasted delicious. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Mackenzie
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I loved this strata! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sweet lemone
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This was a delicious strata. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly and the strata was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


sametta Johnson
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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the strata turned out perfectly. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked evenly and the strata was fluffy and moist.


Thomas Leboondedieu665
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This strata was delicious! It was the perfect breakfast dish. The ham, spinach, and cheese were all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lacoste Mthobisi Mthonti
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This was a really good strata. It was easy to make and it tasted great. The ham, spinach, and cheese were a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Roshon
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This strata was amazing! It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I loved the combination of ham, spinach, and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Mark Saxton
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The strata was fluffy and cheesy, and the ham and spinach added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Shoaib Jan
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This ham spinach and cheese strata was a hit at our brunch! It was easy to make and so delicious. The flavors of the ham, spinach, and cheese were perfect together. We will definitely be making this again.