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Ham, Spinach and Cheese Strata

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 4, 2008
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Brunch for a crowd? Layer it all in the baking dish the day before serving. Just pop it in the oven for a fuss-free, easy-on-the-host brunch.

Ham, Spinach and Cheese Strata

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 5 hr 50 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 box (9 oz) 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)

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

410 Calories
26g Total Fat
29g Protein
16g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
26g
40%
Saturated Fat
12g
62%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
200mg
67%
Sodium
1080mg
45%
Potassium
470mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
5g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
15%
15%
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 Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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