Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Ham and Cheese Strata 3.5 (233) 4 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 27, 2011 Rate PRINT Share Servings: 8 This hearty make-ahead breakfast is infused with Dijon mustard and bakes up to a fluffy, golden finish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature 10 large eggs 2 ½ cups whole milk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 loaf bread, Pullman or sandwich style, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound boiled or baked deli ham, chopped 5 scallions, chopped (½ cup) 8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded Directions Butter a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, paprika, and salt. Place half of the bread in the bottom of a baking dish. Top with half each of the ham, scallions, and cheese. Repeat with a second layer of the remaining ham, scallions, and cheese, pressing down as necessary to fit in the baking pan. Carefully pour the egg mixture over into the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull strata out of fridge and let come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake the strata, uncovered, until puffed and lightly golden brown, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Originally appeared: Mad Hungry, April 2011 Rate It PRINT