MONTE CRISTO STRATA

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Going to a restaurant for Sunday brunch can be wonderful, but, maybe you prefer the comfort and economy of a home-cooked meal, especially when you are entertaining guests. A strata, including this one, is a great way to go, since you make it the night before, and when you are ready the next day, just pop it in the oven.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray (like Pam)
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk (you can use 2% also)
5 -6 dashes hot pepper sauce (I like "Louisiana" hot sauce, but you use your favorite)
1 teaspoon dry mustard ("Colman's Original English Mustard" is my favorite)
1 loaf sliced white bread, torn into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 pound and, please, use a good-quality)
8 ounces deli-style sliced turkey breast, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
8 ounces deli-style sliced ham, cut into matchsticks
3 cups shredded swiss cheese (about 12 ounces)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13x2-inch baking pan with the non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, hot sauce, and dry mustard until well blended.
  • Arrange as much of the bread pieces as you can in a single layer in the prepared pan. Top, in layers, with the turkey, ham, and 1/2 of the cheese. Top with the remaining bread pieces, and pour on the egg mixture, tilting the pan to make sure all the bread is coated. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, when you are ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is preheating, take the strata out of the refrigerator, remove the plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature until the oven is ready. Bake until puffed and golden, about 45 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nana Popae
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me assemble the strata.


Alyona Mayo
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This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. I made it the night before and just reheated it in the morning.


Oluwatosin Solomon
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I'm allergic to eggs, so I used a flax egg instead. It worked perfectly!


nobuhle mnisi
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This was a great recipe for a crowd. I doubled the recipe and it fed 12 people easily.


Zafar Ghori
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I made a few changes to the recipe and it still turned out great. I used sourdough bread instead of white bread and added a bit of Dijon mustard.


Timileyin Ajani
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Asim Cheena
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This was a complete disaster. The bread was soggy and the cheese was rubbery. I will not be making this again.


Sanjya rai Sanjya rai
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I thought this was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


sikder Adnan
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This was a bit too eggy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


jack robinson
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I'm not a big fan of strata, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the bread was perfectly cooked.


Emma Hutchinson
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This is a delicious and easy to make breakfast casserole. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven in the morning.


Rita Abreo
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Millicent Otiti
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This was a great way to use up leftover ham and Swiss. It was also a nice change from the usual breakfast fare.


Lakesha Martin
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I love a good strata, and this Monte Cristo version is no exception. It's cheesy, eggy, and packed with ham and Swiss. What's not to love?


Mark Roland kim
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This Monte Cristo strata was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were delicious and the bread was so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


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