Chili, Cheese & Ham Strata
Ingredients:
6 slices sourdough bread (1 inch thick)
¼ cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham (about 8 oz)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
5 eggs
1 cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground mustard
Directions:
Butter bread; cube with a knife(or tear into 1 inch pieces) and place in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Sprinkle with chilies, 1-3/4 cups cheese, ham, onion and cilantro.
Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, cumin and mustard in a large bowl.
Pour over bread mixture; cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and preheat oven to 350°.
Bake, covered for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining ¾ cup cheese.
Bake 10-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
