Ham and Cheddar Sourdough Strata Bake
This Ham and Cheddar Sourdough Strata is the perfect dish to make brunch feel special without a lot of extra effort. Whether you're gathering around the table on a holiday morning or meal prepping for the week, it's warm, hearty, and filled with comforting flavor. With crispy edges, gooey cheese, and just the right amount of savory richness, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your breakfast rotation.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 cups sourdough bread or any crusty loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp of melted butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubed sourdough with the 3 tbsp of melted butter until well coated. Add the bread to the buttered baking dish. Add the chopped ham, shredded cheddar, and scallions on top of the bread.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture until everything is evenly coated. Press gently to create an even layer. Sprinkle the top with everything bagel seasoning.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden and slightly crisp. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving and enjoy!
Notes
✔️Use day-old or slightly dried bread – It soaks up the egg mixture better and gives the strata more structure.
✔️ Swap the ham – Leftover bacon, sausage, or even cooked veggies like spinach and mushrooms work well too.
✔️ Let it rest after baking – This helps the custard set and makes it easier to slice cleanly.
✔️ Make it ahead – Assemble the night before and refrigerate. Bake in the morning for a no-stress breakfast.
✔️ Check doneness with a knife – Insert into the center; it should come out clean when the eggs are fully cooked.
✔️ Swap the ham – Leftover bacon, sausage, or even cooked veggies like spinach and mushrooms work well too.
✔️ Let it rest after baking – This helps the custard set and makes it easier to slice cleanly.
✔️ Make it ahead – Assemble the night before and refrigerate. Bake in the morning for a no-stress breakfast.
✔️ Check doneness with a knife – Insert into the center; it should come out clean when the eggs are fully cooked.