Ham and Apple Strata 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced Sugar and ground cinnamon to cover apple slices 6 slices whole wheat bread (cut-off crust) 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 1/4 cups half & half cream (can substitute part non-fat milk) 1 1/2 cups cup up ham 8 eggs 1 tablespoon ground mustard powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl combine sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon. Spread one side of bread with butter. Arrange buttered slices in single layer in prepared baking dish. Layer 1/2 Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, ham pieces, and sugared apple slices. Top with the remaining 1/2 Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, half & half, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour mixture over the cheese. Cover and refrigerat at least 6 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven and serve. Makes 6 to 8 servings. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/breakfast-n-brunch/ Is breakfast your favorite meal?
