Gluten Free Ham and Cheese Strata
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 486
A gluten free strata breakfast casserole made with low carb bread. It's prepared the night before and baked in the morning. Perfect for a holiday breakfast!
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Ingredients
- 14 slices basic low carb bread crusts removed
- 1 pound fully cooked ham diced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 ounces
- 6 eggs
- 1 ½ cups cream
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Arrange seven slices of bread in a single layer on bottom of a greased 13x9-in baking dish. Top with ham and cheese. Cover with remaining bread slices.
- In large bowl, beat together eggs, cream, water, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, onion powder, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pour over all. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature while oven preheats.
- Uncover casserole and bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or until browned. Remove from oven and let cool about 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Any bread can be used in the recipe. But the crusts should be cut from the slices for the best results. The crusts can be saved to be used as bread crumbs for meatballs, meatloaf, and casserole toppings.
Pre-shredded cheese typically contains an anti-caking ingredient that isn't carb friendly. That's why it's best to grate your own cheese with a cheese grater or food processor.
The casserole should be set in the refrigerator for at least a few hours to allow the bread slices to absorb the egg cream mixture. It's best to make the casserole the night before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 486 | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 25.6g | Fat: 41.9g | Sodium: 1011mg | Fiber: 2.8g
Additional Info
Net Carbs:
4.8
g
|
% Carbs:
3.9
%
|
% Protein:
20.5
%
|
% Fat:
75.6
%
|
SmartPoints:
12