Ham and Swiss Strata

Ingredients

Recommended Hamilton Beach® Product:  Blenders

• 4 slices bread
• 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 to 3 slices ham, torn in pieces

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
   
2. Spray an 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Lay bread in dish, overlapping if necessary. Sprinkle with cheese.
   
3. Place eggs, milk, mustard, and pepper in blender jar and blend for 15 seconds.
   
4. Add ham to blender jar and pulse 3 or 4 times or until chopped to desired consistency.
   
5. Pour over bread and cheese.
   
6. Bake for 40 minutes or until set.

Serves: 2

Tip: Purchase pre-shredded Swiss cheese to save time.

Substitution:  Egg substitute can be used in place of whole eggs. Generally, use 1/2 cup of egg substitute instead of 2 eggs. Check the egg substitute carton for the exact replacement amount.

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