Crest Cafe Gorgonzola, Artichoke And Ham Strata

Name: Crest Cafe Gorgonzola, Artichoke And Ham Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup olive oil; 8 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (leave crusts on); 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 5 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 12 ounces gorgonzola, chunked; 12 ounces chopped ham; 18 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, such as cara mia, drained; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus a little more

Servings: persons

2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup olive oil
8 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (leave crusts on)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces gorgonzola, chunked
12 ounces chopped ham
18 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, such as cara mia, drained
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus a little more

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together milk and oil.
4
Add bread cubes and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes, until bread has absorbed most or all of the liquid.
5
In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, salt and pepper.
6
Add the gorgonzola.
7
In a single layer, place half of the soaked bred cubes into baking pan.
8
Top with half of the ham, half of the artichoke hearts and half of the Jack and parmesan cheeses.
9
Repeat the layering.
10
Pour the cream and egg mixture over the layers.
11
Lightly sprinkle the top of the casserole with grated parmesan cheese.
12
Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour or until set.

1054

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole milk, 1/4 cup olive oil, 8 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (leave crusts on), 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Crest Cafe Gorgonzola, Artichoke And Ham Strata falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!