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HAM AND CHEESE MINI STRATAS

Almost too cute to eat, these mini egg bakes make a handy portable meal. Even with a creamy texture, they hold their shape.

—SHIRLEY WARREN THIENSVILLE, WI



PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 1 DOZEN


1 small onion, chopped

1 teaspoon canola oil

5 eggs

1/2 cups 2% milk

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

3 cups cubed day-old Italian bread (1/2-inch cubes)

1 cup cubed fully cooked ham

1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in bread cubes, ham, tomato and onion.

2. Spoon into greased or foil-lined muffin cups. Bake, uncovered, 22-26 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.