Mom's Breakfast Strata

Recipe View Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange half of the torn bread pieces evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Sprinkle the diced mushrooms and chopped green bell pepper evenly over the bread layer. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Distribute half of the shredded Cheddar cheese over the vegetables. (1 minute)

Recipe View Top with the remaining bread pieces, then layer with the chopped onion and cubed ham. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar cheese. (1 minute)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the egg mixture evenly over the entire pan, ensuring all the bread is moistened. (1 minute)

Recipe View Gently press down on the bread with a spatula to help it absorb the liquid. (1 minute)

Recipe View Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours. (1 minute)

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake the covered strata for 35 minutes. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the egg mixture is set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Let the strata stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. (10 minutes)