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Brunch Strata

SUBMITTED BY: Arlene Butler

"Ham, zucchini, mushrooms and cheese flavor this rich, hearty egg dish. It adds appeal to a breakfast or lunch buffet and cuts easily, too. Make sure you bring the recipe--everyone will want it! --Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah"
PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cups chopped zucchini
  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped green pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 12 eggs
  • 4 cups cubed day-old bread
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini, ham, onions, green peppers and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in eggs. Stir in the bread, cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.
  3. Pour into two greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by DAESGIRL
This is an excellent dish for breakfast or brunch! I made it for brunch yesterday and... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2007 by RALWATTAR
I made this for a dinner with friends and everyone loved it! I added some extra spices... MORE
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Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by JENNYLYN1
5++++. This was fantastic!! Made for Mother's Day brunch and everyone loved it. Most people... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by Gail
Made this for breakfast today for company and everyone went home with a copy of the recipe. MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2008 by Samantha
I served this Strata for a small family brunch. I halved the recipe, omitted the zuchini and... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by Christie T.
This is an excellent, rich dish to make on occasion. I made a few changes- reduced the cream... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2008 by PamN
Very good. I made it with all low fat ingredients, and it was still rich and delicious. ... MORE
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Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by SeattleGal34
Terrific recipe! I used left over pork chop and sausage. I also did not measure the... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by Valerie
Had to make something kind of fancy for a women's retreat and they loved this. I didn't... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by Susan
I made this for a brunch for 12 people and everyone loved it. I followed the recipe exactly,... MORE