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Ingredients
- 1 * 1 cup broccoli florets
- 5 * 5 cups 1/2-inch French bread cubes (about 8 ounces)
- 2 * 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
- 1 * 1 cup cubed cooked ham (6 ounces)
- 3 * 3 beaten eggs
- 1-3/4 * 1-3/4 cups milk
- 2 * 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 * 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- * Dash pepper
Details
Servings 6
Preparation
Step 1
1. Place the broccoli florets and 1 tablespoon water in a 1-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap, and microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender; drain well. Or, cook broccoli, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 4 to 6 minutes or until just tender; drain well. Set aside.
2. Layer half of the bread cubes in a greased 2-quart square baking dish. Top with cheese, ham, and broccoli. Top with the remaining bread cubes. In a mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, milk, onion, mustard, and pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers in dish. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
3. Uncover and bake in a 325 degree F. oven for 1 hour or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving. (Pictured with the strata are Orange-Cherry Twists. ) Makes 6 servings.
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