PROSCIUTTO AND GOAT CHEESE STRATA

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This is great for brunch. Serve with fresh melon & berries. Recipe courtesy of my GF on the east coast and epicurious.com This will likely serve more than 6-9, depending on how large you cut the servings. Recipe can easily be halved in an 8x8 baking dish. Cooking time = bringing to room temperature before cooking & cooking time. Please note: The first time I made this, I sliced my bread thick and only had room in my baking dish for one layer, then I topped it with the cubed bread. It turned out beautifully. The 2nd time I made this, I had the bakery slice the bread and was able to fit 2 layers in the baking dish. I also topped the strata with Recipe #496356 and I have to say, that put this recipe over the top! Try it, you'll love it too.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Brunch

Time 2h

Yield 6-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 slices ciabatta, firm bread necessary, crusts removed if desired and reserved for topping
6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, baked crispy Crispy Prosciutto - Baked before adding
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
4 ounces provolone cheese, grated equalling 1 1/2 cups, can use slices
1/4 cup chopped green onion, with green tops
6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
5 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 -6 ounces prosciutto, crispy for topping

Steps:

  • Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Line bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish completely with 1 layer of bread, cutting some slices to fit.
  • Arrange half of prosciutto evenly over bread. *Be sure to cut the prosciutto into strips or diced into squares. This will make it easier at serving time.
  • Sprinkle half of goat cheese and half of provolone over bread.
  • Sprinkle with half of green onions and half of basil.
  • Top with second layer of bread, if using a 2nd layer.
  • Layer remaining prosciutto, goat cheese, provolone, green onions, and basil atop bread.
  • Cut remaining bread & crusts into 1/4-inch cubes. Sprinkle over top.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, and salt in bowl. Season with pepper.
  • Pour egg mixture over strata; press down on bread with spatula.
  • Drizzle melted butter over strata.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • NEXT DAY.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Uncover strata and let stand at room temperature 30 -60 minutes.
  • Bake uncovered until center is set and top is brown, about 1 hour.
  • Serve with crispy prosciutto if desired. Recipe #496356.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 221.4, Sodium 534.9, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 21.1

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