Start Your Day Right with Jan's Ham and Egg Breakfast Strata

This hearty and flavorful breakfast strata is perfect for serving a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Layers of bread, ham, cheese, and eggs are soaked in a savory custard mixture overnight, then baked to golden perfection. It's a great make-ahead dish for busy mornings or lazy weekend brunches.

Ingredients

• 6 cups cubed French bread
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Layer half of the bread cubes, ham, cheese, and green onions in the dish.
3. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread layers in the dish, pressing down gently to ensure everything is coated.
6. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Bake the strata, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
9. Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

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