Eggs Benedict Strata Recipe

Name: Eggs Benedict Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FILLING; Hard boil 12 eggs; cool and chop them; Dice 2 cups black forest ham; 2-1/2 cups coarsely torn day old bread (I have used day old croissants, too); 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/3 cup flour; 2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup mayonnaise - the good stuff; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; Cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

FILLING
Hard boil 12 eggs; cool and chop them
Dice 2 cups black forest ham
2-1/2 cups coarsely torn day old bread (I have used day old croissants, too)
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise - the good stuff
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
Cayenne pepper

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["Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
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Add the eggs, bread and ham to the baking dish. Set aside.", "Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
3
Stir in the flour and cook until mixture foams.", "Whisk in milk and cook until sauce thickens; remove from the heat.", "Stir in lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic powder, and tarragon.", "Season with cayenne - to your taste. If needed, salt, however, the ham and cheese is usually salty enough.", "Pour the sauce over the top of the casserole.
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Top with the cheese.
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Cool, cover and refrigerate overnight.", "The next morning: take out the dish to sit at room temperature for a little bit; then bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes or until bubbly.", "Note: My technique written above has been changed slightly since it was originally posted."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FILLING, Hard boil 12 eggs; cool and chop them, Dice 2 cups black forest ham, 2-1/2 cups coarsely torn day old bread (I have used day old croissants, too), and more.

Yes, Eggs Benedict Strata falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggs Benedict Strata

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