Overnight Ham and Cheese Strata

Prep time: 20 minutes

Rating: 5
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Servings: 12

Here's an easily-assembled casserole main course from one of Organic Valley's egg providers, Shana Berg of Coon Valley, Wisconsin. "I use this recipe during the school year," says Shana. "Everything is ready to go in the morning, so my kids get a great start to their busy days." It would work equally well at brunch or dinner.

Ingredients

12 whole wheat bread slices, crusts removed (white or soft-textured)
12-16 ounces Organic Prairie Ham, cut or \"shredded\" by hand into thin strips
6 ounces Organic Valley Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
5 Organic Valley Omega-3 Extra-Large Eggs
2 cups Organic Valley Whole or Reduced Fat 2% Milk
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry mustard
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
2 cups cornflakes, crushed
1 stick Organic Valley Sweet Cream Butter, melted

Directions

Arrange 6 slices bread in a buttered 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan. Spread ham strips evenly over bread. Spread cheese evenly over ham. Cover with remaining bread. Beat eggs, and then mix in milk, mustard and salt until well combined. Pour evenly over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate 8-16 hours.

Heat oven to 300 degrees. Spread crushed cornflakes evenly over the casserole. Drizzle evenly with melted butter. Bake 1hour. Cut into squares.

Notes

Note from the Food Editor: For a color and flavor accent, sprinkle green onions on the dish when it comes out of the oven. When I served this at a potluck recently, everyone at the table went back for seconds—and one for thirds!