peg's ham & cheese strata

Peg’s Ham & Cheese Strata was another dish that was always enjoyed at my home!!  And again, it is so good that it can be eaten as a breakfast dish, lunch dish, dinner side-dish, dinner main dish or even as a snack!! It is loaded with protein because of the eggs & meat. It’s also good for you because of the milk & vegetables! You can substitute various meats (chicken, for example, just make sure the meat is cooked first). You can also add or substitute various vegetables you desire. And like I’ve said before - try it and enjoy!!

INGREDIENTS
1 loaf French bread, sliced approximately 1-1½” thick
1 lb. ham, cut into bite-size chunks
1 lb. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
6 eggs, or 1 ½ cups Egg Beaters
3 cups milk
Salt, Pepper, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Chives to season

DIRECTIONS    

1. Layer the bottom of a 9”x13” casserole dish (sprayed with Pam) with the slices of French bread.
2. Layer the following on top of the French bread:
   1. Cut ham
   2. Shredded cheese
   3. Chopped onions
   4. Chopped mushrooms
3. Beat the eggs (or Egg Beaters) with milk, and add seasonings.
4. Pour the liquid mix over the bread, meat, cheese and vegetables.
5. Refrigerate overnight.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.
7. Serve warm. You can eat the Strata alone or it’s nice to garnish with avocado or salad!!

God Bless, Peg

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