Breakfast strata’s like this one made with ham, apples, Cheddar cheese and Italian bread are super flavorful and perfect when feeding a crowd.
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Usually on one day of the weekend, we’ll have a “big breakfast” with the girls. Most of the time they just want “dippy eggs”, bacon and toast.
However, making a breakfast strata like this one made with ham, apples and Cheddar cheese is an easier option because everything is included in one pan; then baked.
Super easy, quick and delicious! This recipe serves four people, but you can also double or triple this recipe to make in a large casserole dish for a larger crowd.
Though I’ve made only a couple of strata recipes before, I think this one is my new favorite!
Equipment
Ingredients Needed
For this recipe you’ll need the following ingredients:
Melted Butter
Large Eggs
Heavy Cream: You can substitute milk or half & half in this recipe.
Chives: I used dried chives, but fresh chopped chives are great too.
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Ham: You can use chopped deli ham or leftover ham from last nights dinner.
Apples: Peel and core the apples; then dice into small pieces so they cook evenly. I used McIntosh apples, but you can use your favorite.
Italian Bread: Day old loaf bread works best for this recipe as the custard will help to soften the bread; especially if preparing the night before. You can also use challah, French or Ciabatta bread. You’ll want to cut them into 1-inch cubes. This recipe calls for 3 cups of diced bread; which is about 1/2 loaf of bread.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese: We liked Cheddar cheese in this recipe, but you can also use Swiss, Havarti or Gruyere.
How do I make Ham, Apple & Cheddar Breakfast Strata?
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F; then coat a 2-quart baking dish with the melted butter.
Combine the eggs, cream, chives, salt and pepper in a large bowl; then whisk until blended. Next add the diced ham, apples, bread and cheese.
Mix with a spoon; then add the mixture to the baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the strata has puffed up, the custard is no longer runny and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and serve hot immediately.
Make Ahead Instructions
This recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare; then another 30 minutes to bake. You can prepare this strata up to 12 hours before; then keep refrigerated until ready to bake.
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Ham, Apple and Cheddar Breakfast Strata
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chives (dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup diced, peeled, cored apples
- 3 cups 1-inch cubed italian bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F; then coat a 2-quart baking dish with the melted butter.
- Combine the eggs, cream, chives, salt and pepper in a large bowl; then whisk until blended.
- Next add the diced ham, apples, bread and cheese. Mix with a spoon; then add the mixture to the baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the strata has puffed up, the custard is no longer runny and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve hot immediately.
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