Name: Goat Cheese, Artichoke, and Smoked Ham Strata
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup olive oil; 8 cups 1-inch cubes sourdough bread, crusts trimmed; 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 5 large eggs; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled (about 3 cups); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de Provence; 12 ounces smoked ham, chopped; 3 6 1/2-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved lengthwise (about 2 1/2 cups); 1 cup (packed) grated Fontina cheese; 1 1/2 cups (packed) grated Parmesan

This strata is ideal for Christmas morning — it is assembled a day ahead and baked just before serving. Mimosas are a nice addition to the menu.

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Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk

1/4 cup olive oil

8 cups 1-inch cubes sourdough bread, crusts trimmed

1 1/2 cups whipping cream

5 large eggs

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled (about 3 cups)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de Provence

12 ounces smoked ham, chopped

3 6 1/2-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved lengthwise (about 2 1/2 cups)

1 cup (packed) grated Fontina cheese

1 1/2 cups (packed) grated Parmesan

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Whisk milk and oil in large bowl. Stir in bread. Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk cream and next 5 ingredients in another large bowl to blend. Add goat cheese. Mix herbs in small bowl to blend.
Step 3
Place half of bread mixture in prepared dish. Top with half of ham, artichoke hearts, herbs, and cheeses. Pour half of cream mixture over. Repeat layering with remaining bread, ham, artichoke hearts, herbs, cheeses, and cream mixture. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Step 4
Bake uncovered until firm in center and brown around edges, about 1 hour.

TagsCasserole Egg American Goat Cheese Cheese Dairy Ham Meat Fontina Parmesan Artichoke Vegetable Main Breakfast Brunch Nut Free Make Ahead Oven Bake Christmas Bon Appétit

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