The “EGG” Dish
This classic egg, ham and cheese strata is fondly known as The “Egg” Dish in our family. This crowd pleaser and holiday brunch tradition is ideal for special occasions as it is assembled the night before.
- Cook time: 75 min
Nutritional Information
PER SERVING
Ingredients
- 16
- slices of bread, cubed
- 4 cup / 450 g
- ham, cubed
- 4 cup / 450 g
- shredded cheddar
- 1 1/2 cup / 375 ml
- cubed Swiss cheese
- 6
- Naturegg Omega 3 eggs
- 3 cup / 750 ml
- milk
- 1 tsp / 5 ml
- onion salt
- 1/2 tsp / 2 ml
- dry mustard
- 3 cup / 750 ml
- corn flake crumbs
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml
- melted butter
Directions
Cut the slices of bread into ½ to ¾ inch cubes. Leave the crusts off to achieve the best presentation.
In a large bowl, whisk together: Naturegg Omega 3 eggs, milk, onion salt, dry mustard.
Reserve 1/3 of the bread. Layer the remaining bread, ham and both cheeses in a 9 x 13 deep casserole dish.
Add the remaining bread to the top and pour the egg and milk mixture slowly and evenly over casserole.
Cover with tin foil & refrigerate overnight.
Melt the butter in the microwave and mix in the cornflake crumbs. Arrange the mixture on top of the strata.
Bake immediately at 350°F (190°C) – covered for 45 minutes; uncovered for the last 1/2 hour.
Important: let sit for 10 minutes before serving
Naturegg Omega 3
A nutritionally enhanced egg that offers even more essential nutrients.
Learn MoreTips: Shell Eggs
When separating eggs, squeeze an empty plastic bottle and hold over the yolk, release some of the pressure and the yolk will suck into the bottle.