Ham, Spinach and Cheese Strata

By SarahJD60

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® 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)

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.
2 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.
3 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.

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 410(Calories from Fat 230),Total Fat 26g(Saturated Fat 12g,Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 200mg;Sodium 1080mg;Total Carbohydrate 16g(Dietary Fiber 1g,Sugars 5g),Protein 29g;Percent Daily Value*:Vitamin A 60.00%;Vitamin C 20.00%;Calcium 35.00%;Iron 15.00%;Exchanges:1 Starch;0 Fruit;0 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;2 1/2 Lean Meat;1 High-Fat Meat;2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:1;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.