Hamandapplebrunchstrata Recipes

BRUNCH STRATA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini, ham, onions, green peppers, and garlic in olive oil until vegetables are tender; drain and pat dry; and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl; beat cream cheese and cream until smooth; beat in eggs.
• Stir in bread, cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.
• Pour into TWO (2) greased 11-inch x 7-inch x 2-inch baking dishes.
• Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Note: Vegetables & ham can be prepared the day before, also cream cheese, cream & eggs, refrigerate; Then put together before baking.

APPLE STRATA

Steps:

• Put half the bread cubes in a lightly oiled 11x 8 inch baking dish.
• Distribute cream cheese cubes over bread cubes.
• Top with apples and raisins; cover with remaining bread cubes.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together.
• Pour over bread mixture; be sure bread is completely covered.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375°; bring strata to room temperature before baking.
• Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes, until set.
• Let stand 10 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar or pass maple syrup at the table.
• Cut into squares and serve.

HAM AND APPLE BRUNCH STRATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325º F.
• Slice crusts from bread, cut bread into cubes and place in a 13x9x2- inch baking pan.
• On top of bread, layer half of the ham and half of the cheese.
• In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; spread on top of ham and cheese.
• In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk and brown sugar; pour over apples.
• Layer remaining ham and cheese on top.
• Bake, uncovered for about 60 minutes or until eggs are cooked and strata is puffy in center.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Note: This recipe can be assembled in advance.