Ham-Broccoli Strata
Strata, the ultimate brunch dish, gets a festive look with a sprinkling of broccoli.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 Tbsp. water
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5 cups 1/2-inch French bread cubes
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1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz.)
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1 cup diced reduced-sodium cooked ham
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1-3/4 cups fat-free milk
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3/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
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2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
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1 tsp. dry mustard
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Dash ground black pepper
Directions
1.
In microwave-safe shallow dish, combine broccoli and the water. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender. (Or in covered small saucepan, cook broccoli in small amount of boiling water for 4 to 6 minutes or just until tender.) Drain well; set aside.
2.
Layer half of the bread cubes in a greased 2-quart square baking dish. Top with cheese, ham, and broccoli; add remaining bread cubes. In bowl, combine milk, egg product, onion, mustard, and pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers in dish. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
3.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Uncover and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 252, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 698 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Starch 1, High-Fat Meat 1, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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