Apple-Cheddar Strata

Ingredients

• 4 slices white bread
• cubed (3 1/2 cups)
• 1 (12 ounce) box frozen harvest apples
• thawed
• 1 cup cooked ham
• chopped
• 34 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 eggs
• 14 cup half-and-half
• 1 dash white pepper

Instructions

1. Spray 9 1/2-inch deep dish glass pie plate with cooking spray.
2. Arrange bread cubes in bottom of pie plate.
3. Spoon apples evenly over bread, sprinkle with ham and cheese.
4. In medium bowl, beat eggs, half and half, and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
5. Carefully pour over apples, ham and cheese.
6. Cover; refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
7. Heat oven to 350*.
8. Bake, uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until top is lightly browned and center is set.
9. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.