Colorful Ham Strata
Marilou's make-ahead breakfast bake is a cinch, particularly when leftover ham is used. Chock-full of peppers, onions and cheese, the eye-opener makes an ideal contribution to brunch buffets and is a great way to start the day.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 medium onions, quartered and sliced
- 3/4 cup julienned green pepper
- 3/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
- 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (3/4 pound)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
