Goat Cheese, Artichoke, and Smoked Ham Strata

Goat Cheese, Artichoke, and Smoked Ham Strata
Goat Cheese, Artichoke, and Smoked Ham Strata
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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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
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  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de provence
  • Carbohydrate 35 g(12%)
  • Cholesterol 246 mg(82%)
  • Fat 61 g(94%)
  • Fiber 5 g(19%)
  • Protein 45 g(90%)
  • Saturated Fat 29 g(145%)
  • Sodium 1712 mg(71%)
  • Calories 841

Preparation 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. Whisk cream and next 5 ingredients in another large bowl to blend. Add goat cheese. Mix herbs in small bowl to blend. 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.) Bake uncovered until firm in center and brown around edges, about 1 hour.

Preparation 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. Whisk cream and next 5 ingredients in another large bowl to blend. Add goat cheese. Mix herbs in small bowl to blend. 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.) Bake uncovered until firm in center and brown around edges, about 1 hour.