Overnight Ham Strata Recipe

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Overnight Ham Strata Recipe

Enjoy a morning off with our overnight ham strata recipe with cheese. It's an easy breakfast casserole the whole family will love.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 432kcal

Author Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

6 English muffins Torn into bite-sized pieces; about 6 cups; Other thick breads like brioche or stale bread may be used; Low-carb, keto, and low-calorie options will work in this recipe.
2 cups cooked ham diced; about 10 ounces; Look for low sodium if desired.
6 large eggs
1 cup whole milk or any cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup green onions sliced; green and white parts
2 cups Cheddar Jack cheese shredded; Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Swiss cheese, or gruyere

Instructions

Butter a 9 x 12 baking dish or spritz it with nonstick cooking spray. Tear English muffins into bite-sized pieces and scatter them in the bottom of the casserole dish.
Layer diced ham and sliced green onions in the casserole dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Evenly pour the mixture over the dish.
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. At this point, I like to poke around with a fork so that some of the bread pieces peek through.
Refrigerate the casserole for at least half an hour or overnight so that the English muffins absorb some of the egg mixture.
Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 20 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for 10 minutes more, or until the top is lightly browned. Allow the casserole to set for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

See step-by-step pictures, ingredients, serving ideas, and more above!

Top Tip

Allow the casserole to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours so that the English muffins can absorb the egg mixture!

Healthy Swaps

See notes for each ingredient above.

This can be made with low-carb, keto, or low-calorie English Muffins or bread.
Low-salt ham will reduce the sodium count.

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerator: Store leftover ham strata in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Reheat: Cover the casserole dish with foil to prevent it from drying out, then bake at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes or until heated through. For individual portions, use a microwave, heating in 30-second intervals until warm.

Make and Freeze: Assemble the strata in a freezer-safe dish, wrap it with plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 2 months.

To cook a frozen ham strata: Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. Remove it from the fridge about 30 minutes before baking to bring it to room temperature and cook as usual.

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