Ham, Swiss, and Pear Strata
Nutrition
Calories: 430 kcalCarbohydrates: 34 gProtein: 22 gFat: 22 gSaturated Fat: 10 gCholesterol: 270 mgSodium: 1290 mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1-pound loaf sliced countrystyle bread, halved crosswise
- 10 ounces smoked deli ham 10 slices, halved
- 4 ripe pears halved, cored, and sliced thin lengthwise
- 6 ounces Swiss cheese shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 12 large eggs
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1. Grease a 9x13" baking dish with butter and cover bottom with about half of the bread slices. Top with an even layer of ham, followed by a layer of pears and 1/2 cup Swiss. Repeat layering with bread, ham, and another 1/2 cup Swiss.
- 2. Arrange remaining pears around the border of the dish, overlapping them by about half. Shingle remaining pieces of bread and ham in center until surface area is covered.
- 3. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Slowly pour over dish and firmly press down with hands to completely submerge. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Swiss, cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 24.
- 4. To cook, heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover and gently press down to re-submerge layers and bake until strata is golden brown and puffed, about 1 hour. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
- Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, November - December 2015