Overnight Ham & Swiss Cheese Strata
This hearty and flavorful ham & Swiss cheese strata brings all the best breakfast flavors into one easy, make-ahead dish. Assembly is a breeze—no pre-cooking! Be sure to review the recipe Notes below regarding the bread, milk, a vegetarian option, and how to freeze the strata before or after ...
Foto: Sally's Baking Addiction — Sally
Ingredients
- 8 cups (about 12 ounces/340g) day-old bread cubes (see Note)*
- 1/2 cup (75g) diced tomato
- 1/2 cup (75g) diced green bell pepper (or any color)
- 2 cups (350g) cooked and cubed ham
- 2 cups (8 ounces/226g) shredded Swiss cheese
- 9 large eggs
- 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons chopped green onion
- optional for serving: chopped parsley and/or flaky sea salt
Steps
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Grease a 9×13-inch or any 3–4-quart oven-safe casserole dish.
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Arrange bread cubes in an even layer in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the tomatoes, bell peppers, and ham evenly on top. Top with the cheese. Set aside.
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Whisk the eggs, milk, paprika, ground mustard, salt, and pepper together. Pour evenly over the bread/ham. Top with green onions.
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Cover casserole with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
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When ready to bake, allow to sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes as the oven preheats.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C).
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and bake for another 15–25 minutes. The strata is done when it has browned on the sides and the center is puffy. Mine usually takes around 50 minutes.
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Cool for 10 minutes, top with more green onions and/or pepper, and/or add a sprinkle of chopped parsley or flaky sea salt. Slice and serve.
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Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave to your liking.
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 cups | - | - | |
| 0.5 cup | - | - | |
| 0.5 cup | - | - | |
| 2 cups | - | - | |
| 2 cups | - | - | |
| eggs | 9 large | - | - |
| 2 cups | - | - | |
| smoked paprika | 1 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 200 |
| ground mustard | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| freshly ground black pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| chopped green onion | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| optional for serving | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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