HAM STRATA IN THE EATERY

Marion Pellicano Ambrose

I recently enjoyed a casual brunch at my friend Helen’s. She served the following delectable dish and everyone begged her for the recipe. It’s a wonderful breakfast or brunch casserole, but  can serve it to spice up a BBQ or simple supper!  The secret-southwest style shredded hashbrowns! Yum!

Helen’s Cheesy Ham Strata
5     eggs
3/4   cup milk
1/2   cup chives and onion cream cheese, softened

1/2   tsp. ground mustard
1/4   tsp. salt
1/8   tsp. pepper
2  cups  refrigerated southwest style shredded hashbrowns

1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
1/4   cup diced red bell pepper
2/3   diced cooked ham

1/2   cup progresso panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4   cup parmesean or asagio cheese (1oz) 
1     Tbsp. butter, melted