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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is a quick and easy one-dish meal that comes from the recipe collection of Bird's sister Kathy. Stratta or strata is a brunch casserole dish, similar to a quiche, made from a mixture which mainly consists of bread or hash browns, eggs and cheese. It may also include meat or vegetables. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                12 slices white bread  |  
                                                1 cup cooked lean ham, diced  |  
                                                1 1/4 cups chopped broccoli  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided  |  
                                                8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 8 ounces cream cheese  |  
                                                3 eggs  |  
                                                1 cup 2% low-fat milk or 1 cup whole milk  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish and place half the bread into the dish, overlapping if necessary. 2. Layer with ham, broccoli, then 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Place remaining bread slices over top. 3. In a bowl, mix well the cream cheese, eggs, and milk. pour over strada and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for 40-45 minutes.                              | 
                         
                         
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