Ham & Cheese Strata

It is extremely cheesy with a nice garlic finish. The top is crunchy full ham and cheese flavors, you will make this more than once. Instead of artichokes I used broccoli and mushrooms. Go ahead play with what you put in it.

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a large, ovenproof skillet. In a bowl, whisk together the milk and olive oil. Stir in the bread cubes and let stand until the liquid is absorbed.

2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cream, eggs, garlic, pepper, salt and nutmeg. In another bowl, crumble the goat cheese; add the parmesan, fontina, sage and thyme.

3. Place half of the bread mixture in the prepared skillet. Top with half each of the ham, artichoke hearts and herb-cheese mixture. Pour half of the egg mixture over the layers. Repeat with the remaining bread, ham, artichoke hearts, herb-cheese mixture and egg mixture. Bake until firm in the center and brown around the edges, about 1 hour.