Prosciutto And Goat Cheese Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Line bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish completely with 1 layer of bread, cutting some slices to fit.
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.
Sprinkle half of goat cheese and half of provolone over bread.
Sprinkle with half of green onions and half of basil.
Top with second layer of bread, if using a 2nd layer.
Layer remaining prosciutto, goat cheese, provolone, green onions, and basil atop bread.
Cut remaining bread & crusts into 1/4-inch cubes. Sprinkle over top.
Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, and salt in bowl. Season with pepper.
Pour egg mixture over strata; press down on bread with spatula.
Drizzle melted butter over strata.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
NEXT DAY.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Uncover strata and let stand at room temperature 30 -60 minutes.
Bake uncovered until center is set and top is brown, about 1 hour.
Serve with crispy prosciutto if desired. Recipe #496356.