Monte Cristo Strata

Name: Monte Cristo Strata
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Softened butter; 1 loaf (1 1/4-pound; about 18 slices) bakery white bread, crusts removed, bread sliced; 1/4 cup grainy mustard; 1 pound Virginia ham, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons tarragon, chopped, plus more for garnish; 3/4 pound (3 cups) Gruyère cheese, coarsely shredded; 3 cups milk; 4 (large) eggs; Freshly ground black pepper

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"In this rich and hearty dish, bread, ham and cheese are baked in an eggy custard; grainy mustard and tarragon add a lovely, vibrant flavor...."

INGREDIENTS

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Softened butter

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1 loaf (1 1/4-pound; about 18 slices) bakery white bread, crusts removed, bread sliced

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1/4 cup grainy mustard

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1 pound Virginia ham, thinly sliced

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2 tablespoons tarragon, chopped, plus more for garnish

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3/4 pound (3 cups) Gruyère cheese, coarsely shredded

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3 cups milk

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4 (large) eggs

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Freshly ground black pepper

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