Goat Cheese, Artichoke And Smoked Ham Strata

Since the Scriptures tell us in several places that the Christian life is a life lived by faith (Rom. 1:17; Gal. 2:20), some may feel that personal resolve and strenuous effort have no place. While no one should neglect or minimize the necessity of faith as it relates to Christian sanctification, no one should forget that Christian faith is not passive. Christian faith works itself out through personal resolve, self-discipline, and effort.

Daryl Wingerd

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Casserole, Ham	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Whole milk
1/4	c	Olive oil
8	c	Sourdough bread, 1-inch
		cubes crusts trimmed
1 1/2	c	Whipping cream
5		Eggs
1	T	Chopped garlic
1 1/2	t	Salt
3/4	t	Black pepper
1/2	t	Ground nutmeg
12	oz	Soft fresh goat cheese, such
		as Montrachet crumbled
		about 3 cups
2	T	Chopped fresh sage
1	T	Chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2	t	Herbes de Provence
12	oz	Smoked ham, chopped
3		Jars marinated artichoke
		hearts 6 1/2-ounce
		drain
		& halve lengthwise
1	c	Grated Fontina cheese
		packed
1 1/2	c	Grated Parmesan, packed

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350Â°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.  Serves 8.  Bon AppÃ©tit December 1997
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by shade  <liveoak@polaris.net> on Apr 5,
1998

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