Easy Strata And Variations

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 quart half-and-half
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper
  • 12 slices fluffy white bread
  • 1 pound cubed fully cooked ham
  • 12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of oil. Season with salt and set aside.
  2. Whisk half-and-half, eggs, salt and pepper until smooth. Spray a 9-by-13-inch Pyrex or ceramic baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
  3. Line bottom with 6 slices of bread. Scatter half of the ham, and half of the mushrooms over the bread, then sprinkle with half of the scallions and cheese. Pour 1 cup of egg mixture over the top. Repeat layers with remaining bread, ham, mushrooms, cheese and scallions. Slowly pour remaining egg mixture evenly over top. Cover with plastic wrap, then weight down casserole with 3 16-ounce cans for at least 15 minutes to submerge ingredients. (Can be refrigerated overnight, but return to room temperature before baking.)
  4. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Bake in preheated 325-degree oven until custard is just set, about 50 minutes. Turn on broiler and broil until strata is spotty brown and puffy (watch carefully), about 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 8 to 10 minutes, then serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

462 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.4g 29% DV
Total Fat 28.3g 36% DV
Carbs 39.1g 14% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 1.5g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10457.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 409.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 117.3mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 317.3mcg 35% DV
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 7mcg 35% DV
Calcium 296.8mg 23% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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