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.

Ingredients

6 serv.

slices ciabatta, firm bread necessary, crusts removed if desired and reserved for topping↗18 slices
prosciutto, thinly sliced, baked crispy Crispy Prosciutto - Baked before adding↗6 ounces
goat cheese, crumbled↗8 ounces
provolone cheese, grated equalling 1 1/2 cups, can use slices↗4 ounces
chopped green onion, with green tops1⁄4 cup
thinly sliced fresh basil6 tablespoons
large eggs↗5
whole milk↗2 cups
Dijon mustard↗1 tablespoon
pepper↗
butter, melted↗3 tablespoons
prosciutto, crispy for topping↗3 -6 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1
Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Line bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish completely with 1 layer of bread, cutting some slices to fit.
3
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.
4
Sprinkle half of goat cheese and half of provolone over bread.
5
Sprinkle with half of green onions and half of basil.
6
Top with second layer of bread, if using a 2nd layer.
7
Layer remaining prosciutto, goat cheese, provolone, green onions, and basil atop bread.
8
Cut remaining bread & crusts into 1/4-inch cubes. Sprinkle over top.
9
Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, and salt in bowl. Season with pepper.
10
Pour egg mixture over strata; press down on bread with spatula.
11
Drizzle melted butter over strata.
12
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
13
NEXT DAY.
14
Preheat oven to 350°F.
15
Uncover strata and let stand at room temperature 30 -60 minutes.
16
Bake uncovered until center is set and top is brown, about 1 hour.
17
Serve with crispy prosciutto if desired. Recipe #496356.

Source: food.com

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