Maine Strata
Serves 16
3 Cups sliced fresh Mushrooms
3 Cups chopped Chard
2 Cups cubed Cooked Ham Steak
1 1/2 Cups chopped Onions
1 1/2 Cups chopped green pepper
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1/3 Cup vegetable oil
2 (8 ounce) Packages Cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Half-and-half cream
9 Duck Eggs
4 Cups cubed day-old Bread
3 Cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 Tsp. Sea Salt
1/2 Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
In a large skillet, sauté’ the mushrooms, chard, ham, onions, green peppers and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in eggs. Stir in the bread, cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.
Pour into two greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
