Kathy'S Ham Strata - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish and place half the bread into the dish, overlapping if necessary.
Layer with ham, broccoli, then 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Place remaining bread slices over top.
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.