Ham and Cheese Buttermilk Strata

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 8 natures own honey wheat bread slices, cut into fourths
• 1 cup finely chopped smithfield hickory smoked spiral ham
• 1 8 oz package shredded six cheese italian blend, divided
• 6 large eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 2 tbsp sliced fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange bread in a spoke pattern, overlapping edges, in a lightly greased 10 inch round quiche dish (or baking dish), tucking ham and 1 1/4 cups cheese between bread slices as you layer. Beat together eggs and next 5 ingredients. slowly pour over bread. Sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Cover and chill overnight.

Preheat oven to 375. Let strata stand at room temp for 30 mins. BAke 30 mins or until golden brown. Sprinkle with chives before serving.