Santa's Super Simple Strata

Prepare this tasty breakfast casserole the night before Christmas and all you'll need to do, besides adding the topping, is pop it in the oven and bake -- giving you more time to enjoy the morning's festivities.

Recipe Ingredients:

16 slices bread, crusts removed - divided use
8-ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed ham
1 (10-ounce) package frozen broccoli, cooked and cut up
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
2 cups crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup melted margarine or butter

Cooking Directions:

1. Butter a 13x9x2-inch baking dish and line with 8 slices of bread.
2. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and broccoli. Put 8 slices of bread on top of that mixture.
3. Beat eggs, mustard, salt, and milk together. Pour over bread and cover with foil.
4. Refrigerate overnight.
5. Mix together corn flakes and melted margarine. Place on top of bread mixture.
6. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 1 hour.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Iowa Egg Council.