Monte Cristo Strata

Name: Monte Cristo Strata
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Softened butter; One 1 1/4-pound loaf bakery white bread—crusts removed, bread sliced (about 18 slices); 1/4 cup grainy mustard; 1 pound thinly sliced Virginia ham; 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish; 3/4 pound Gruyère cheese, coarsely shredded (3 cups); 3 cups milk; 4 large eggs; Freshly ground black pepper

Monte Cristo Strata was pinched from <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/monte-cristo-strata" target="_blank">www.foodandwine.com.</a>

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

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1/4 cup grainy mustard

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1 pound thinly sliced Virginia ham

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2 tablespoons chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish

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

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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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