Ham And Broccoli Strata

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Ham And Broccoli Strata to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Ham And Broccoli Strata, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• (PICTURED ABOVE)
• robin friedly, louisville, kentucky
• Entertaining is easy with this homespun strata
• that features broccoli, ham and cheese. You
• assemble it the night before you need it, so there’s
• no last-minute fuss.
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen
• chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
• 3/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham, cut into
• 1/2-inch strips
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into
• 1-inch slices
• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, ham
• and cheese; spread half into a greased
• 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. 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.
• 2 Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes
• before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for
• 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near
• the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5
• minutes before serving.
• Yield: 12 servings.
• and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Set aside. 2 In a large skillet, melt remaining butter

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add eggs; cook over medium heat until eggs begin to set, stirring occasionally

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Stir in white sauce

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cook until eggs are completely set

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Garnish with parsley if desired

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Yield: 4 servings