This Ham and Cheese Strata with Broccoli is a cinch to put together, and is a filling and delicious breakfast recipe.
Have lots of ham to use up? Once you’ve made this strata for breakfast, make this Ham and Potato Soup or this Ham and Cheese Pasta with Ranch.
I will totally admit that I am a comfort food addict. And I’m all over a good casserole. That’s why I love this Ham and Cheese Strata with Broccoli!
I was still trying to use up our Christmas ham, and this recipe is perfect. And make it with homemade French bread and you are really in for a treat!
This strata recipe was everything I was looking for. Comforting, filling and full of flavor. It does make a massive amount of food, which makes it perfect for a crowd!
Tips and Tricks
- Bread that is slightly stale is best in this recipe. You can even place it in the oven for a few minutes to toast it up.
- You can make this strata the night before, then just bake it in the morning. If you do, just let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Not a fan of broccoli? You can simply leave it out!
More Breakfast Casserole Recipes
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Eggs Benedict Casserole
Baked French Toast Casserole with Apples and Raisins
Ham and Cheese Strata with Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 12 oz frozen broccoli thawed
- 1 14 oz loaf French bread cut into cubes
- 1/2 lb fully cooked ham chopped
- 6 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2 to 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook another 3 minutes.
- Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Stir in broccoli-onion mixture and the ham.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, chives, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over bread mixture, stirring to mix. Transfer to prepared dish, and top evenly with cheese.
- Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center of the strata is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let the strata cool for a few minutes before serving.
sandy says
Great recipe, simple ,quick and delicious but we ate it for dinner.
Cindy Jordan says
This recipe was so nice, especially since it had broccoli and ham. Question – the top was really ‘crusty’ after it baked. Should I have covered it in foil for half of the baking time? The recipe actually didn’t tell you to cover the strata. Thank you.
Deborah says
The cheese will get a little crispy on top, but if you want to avoid that, you can bake the strata covered with foil and then take it off the last 10-ish minutes.
Marcia N says
My mother made this broccoli & ham strata for us for supper when we were kids. She used whatever type bread she had available, and she cut circles out of sliced bread with a cookie cutter, then tore up the crusts and scraps to go into the casserole. The circles were placed on the top of the casserole.
Hashmanis says
OMG this looks DIVINE! The perfect way to celebrate Easter weekend!
kat says
That looks like the kind of comfort food we like too!
Ann says
This strata looks soo delicious. I love a hearty breakfast for dinner.
SnoWhite says
That looks really great! I do browse those magazines at the grocery check out — but have yet to purchase one 🙂 They do spark my creativity.
Georgia (The Comfort of Cooking) says
Strata is one of my favorite breakfast comfort foods, but I've only ever made sweet versions. I MUST give this a try next time I'm in the mood for something savory. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe, Deborah.
Monet says
There is something about ham and broccoli that always makes me smile. I love casseroles too, and these are some of my favorite ingredients to put in them. I have also been trying to avoid those magazines. They are SO TEMPTING! Thanks for sharing, sweet friend! Have a terrific Thursday.
Jennifurla says
I love a good caserole, feeds me all week. Do you think those food magazines are getting pricier? I swear they cost like 7 dollars a mag now!
This looks great
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Very scrummy! Stratas are so versatile and great when you need to get rid of leftovers…
Cheers,
Rosa
Joanne says
I need to wear one of those eye masks whenever I go to the supermarket for fear that I'll try to purchase every food magazine in sight! This one sounds like a winner though. Nothing like a good strata if you want my opinion!
Megan says
I love that the magazine mae it to your shopping list. Sometimes I'll pass up an impulse buy to see if I it sticks in my mind. If it sticks, I go back. Then it's not an impulse! 🙂
Now I want breakfast for dinner.
Thumbs up!