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Mom's Breakfast Strata

SUBMITTED BY: Amy Schmelzer  PHOTO BY: Joanna 

"This strata makes breakfast less hectic because all the prep work is done the night before. The quantities of mushrooms, onions, and green peppers can be varied to suit the tastes of those who will be eating this dish."
Mom's Breakfast Strata Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 28 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  13 Hrs 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 9 slices bread, torn into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup diced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 16 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups cubed cooked ham
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups milk

DIRECTIONS

  1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the torn bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the mushrooms and green bell pepper evenly over the bread layer. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top with remaining bread pieces, then layer with the onion and ham. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Whisk together eggs and milk; pour over the entire pan. Cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Bake covered for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until top is evenly brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 12, 2003 by KRANEY 
This recipe was just so-so to my crowd. The texture of the bread was kind of mushy, even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 17, 2005 by Constance 
I made this for a non-profit board meeting and while I would give it 5 stars for ease of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 5, 2003 by CANABRITS2 
This recipe was certainly tasty. I think ham should be put in the middle as well as on top... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 23, 2005 by Shannon Holt 
I used this recipe because I lost my mother-in-law's recipe, but the result was even better! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2002 by KAREN10117 
Cooking time was not long enough. When I first took off the aluminum foil, the cheese in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 15, 2007 by LYNNERS 
This dish turned out very nicely. I have made other variations of it before and have found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2002 by Amy Schmelzer 
I made this with sausage instead of the ham. I omitted the green pepper. It was good. When... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 18, 2008 by Peepmama 
I made this recipe for breakfast for my family and while it was extremely easy to make the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 17, 2004 by MPITTSY 
This was so easy and so good. I sent it to a potluck breakfast and it went very quickly. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2005 by R.C. 
This was "OK"...but if I make it again I'll add more spices and jazz it up. MORE

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Marion, Ohio, USA

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Nutritional Information
Mom's Breakfast Strata

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 496

  • Total Fat: 32.2g
  • Cholesterol: 295mg
  • Sodium: 1073mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 31.2g

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