Brunch Strata
- Source
- Magazine/recipe card clipping
- Serves
- 16
- Prep
- unspecified
- Cook
- 35-40 min
Yield: 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
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 peppers
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
- 12 eggs
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Steps
- 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.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and half-and-half until smooth. Beat in eggs. Stir in the bread, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper in the vegetable mixture.
- Pour into two greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Card was scanned upside down/rotated; transcription reconstructed from mirrored text — verify against original if available.