Cheeseburger Strata Recipes

BURGER STRATA

Steps:

• Arrange 8 bread slices in single layer in greased 9x13 in pan.
• Scramble-fry ground beef, onion, and celery in frying pan until beef is no longer pink. Drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix. Layer over bread slices.
• Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese over beef mixture. Cover with remaining 8 bread slices.
• Beat eggs, mustard and milk together in medium bowl until frothy. Slowly pour onto bread slices. Cover. Chill overnight.
• Remove cover.
• Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese. Bake uncovered, in 350 degree over for about 45 minutes until set.

CROQUE MONSIEUR STRATA

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in baking dish. Sprinkle with ham and 1 cup of the cheese.
• In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat; stir in thyme and mustard.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs well. Stir small amount of hot mixture into eggs, then stir egg mixture back into hot mixture. Cook over low heat about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pour over ham and cheese in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cut into squares. Garnish with chives.

CHEESEBURGER STRATA

Steps:

• Brown hamburger and drain.
• Spread the browned meat in the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
• Spread the cubed bread over the meat.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the bread and meat.
• Combine eggs, milk, mustard and salt thoroughly.
• Pour this mixture in the dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-55 minutes or until center is set.