Ham & Broccoli Strata

Ingredients:
6 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
3/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham, cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices
6 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
3 tbs dried minced onion
3 tbs Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1/2 tsp paprika

Directions:
*In a large bowl, combine broccoli, ham, and cheese; spread half into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. *Arrange bread slices on top.
*Cover with remaining broccoli mixture.
*In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion, mustard and hot pepper sauce.
*Pour over broccoli mixture.
*Sprinkle with paprika.
*Cover and refrigerate overnight.
*Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
*Bake, uncovered at 350F for 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
*Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Source: Taste of Home

Submitted by: Shannon Wiggins