Ham and Veggie Strata

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 very large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8-oz.) pkg. sliced cooked ham, cut into small pieces
• 3 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 12 slices (about 1 1/2 lb.) day-old English muffin or sourdough bread, torn into pieces
• 8 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in ham. Add tomatoes; cook an additional 2 minutes.

Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place torn bread in sprayed baking dish. Top with ham mixture.

In large bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper; beat well. Pour over mixture in baking dish. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover strata; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake an additional 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.