Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Ham and Cheese Strata 3.5 (232) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 27, 2011 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 8 This hearty make-ahead breakfast is infused with Dijon mustard and bakes up to a fluffy, golden finish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature 10 large eggs 2 ½ cups whole milk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 loaf bread, Pullman or sandwich style, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound boiled or baked deli ham, chopped 5 scallions, chopped (½ cup) 8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded Directions Butter a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, paprika, and salt. Place half of the bread in the bottom of a baking dish. Top with half each of the ham, scallions, and cheese. Repeat with a second layer of the remaining ham, scallions, and cheese, pressing down as necessary to fit in the baking pan. Carefully pour the egg mixture over into the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull strata out of fridge and let come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake the strata, uncovered, until puffed and lightly golden brown, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Rate it Print