Ham, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Strata

This savory dish is a perfect option for brunch or a cozy breakfast. The combination of ham, asparagus, and goat cheese creates a rich and creamy strata that's bursting with flavor. The layers of bread, ham, asparagus, and cheese are soaked in a delicious egg mixture and baked until golden and puffy. It's an easy and satisfying recipe that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 8 slices of day-old bread, cubed
• 6 ounces of cooked ham, diced
• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and chopped
• 4 ounces of goat cheese, crumbled
• 6 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups of milk
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
3. Sprinkle half of the ham, asparagus, and goat cheese over the bread.
4. Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, ham, asparagus, and goat cheese.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish.
7. Press the bread down gently to ensure it's soaked in the liquid.
8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
9. When ready to bake, remove the strata from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Bake the strata, covered, for 30 minutes.
12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
13. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
14. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
15. Enjoy the delicious and savory ham, asparagus, and goat cheese strata!

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