Ham and Broccoli Strata

Description: No last minute fuss here, it's assembled the night before. Great for one of those hectic days. Recipe from Robin Friedly.

Ingredients:

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
• 3/4 lb thinly sliced deli ham, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
• 1 loaf French bread, cut in 1-inch slices
• 6 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, ham and cheese; spread half the mixture into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Arrange bread slices on top and cover with remaining ham//cheese/broccoli mixture. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion flakes, 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, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.