Ham, Egg & Cheddar Breakfast Strata

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cupsbrioche bread, ¾-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cupsdiced smoked ham
• 1 1/4 cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 6large eggs
• 1 1/2 cupswhole milk
• 1/4 cupheavy cream
• 3/4 tspDijon mustard
• 1/2 tspkosher salt
• 3/8 tspblack pepper
• 1/4 tsponion powder
• 1/8 tspgarlic powder
• 1/8 tspdry mustard powder
• 1/2 tbspfresh chives (optional)

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Method

1. 1

   Dry brioche cubes overnight uncovered, or bake at 300°F for 10–12 minutes.

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2. 2

   Whisk eggs with milk, cream, Dijon, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dry mustard, and chives.

3. 3

   Layer bread, ham, and cheddar in two layers in a sprayed half-size foil pan, leaving some bread visible on top.

4. 4

   Slowly pour the custard evenly over the casserole and gently press the bread into the custard without compacting it.

5. 5

   Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

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6. 6

   Bake directly from the refrigerator at 350°F covered with foil for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake 20–25 minutes more until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, the center is set, and the top is golden.

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7. 7

   Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

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