Best 3 Artichoke And Goat Cheese Strata Recipes

Artichoke and goat cheese strata is a delightful casserole dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of artichokes and creamy goat cheese. The combination of tender artichoke hearts, tangy goat cheese, and a rich egg custard creates a dish that is both satisfying and comforting. Whether you're hosting a brunch, a special occasion meal, or simply looking for a unique and flavorful dish to enjoy, this artichoke and goat cheese strata is sure to impress.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GOAT CHEESE, ARTICHOKE, AND SMOKED HAM STRATA

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Categories Egg Breakfast Brunch Bake Kid-Friendly Goat Cheese Ham Winter Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup olive oil
8 cups 1-inch cubes sourdough bread, crusts trimmed
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
12 ounces smoked ham, chopped
3 6 1/2-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved lengthwise (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup (packed) grated Fontina cheese
1 1/2 cups (packed) grated Parmesan

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°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.

GOAT CHEESE, ARTICHOKE AND HAM STRATA II

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Different then the other two recipes with similar names. This one came from a PTA breakfast. I'm not sure where the mom who made it got the recipe, but it was delicious!

Provided by kda949

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups milk
1/4 cup olive oil
8 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups whipping cream or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
5 eggs
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons herbs, de provence (or try oregano and rosemary if you can't get it)
12 ounces smoked ham, chopped
3 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and halved lengthwise
1 cup Fontina cheese
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a 13x9 glass baking dish,.
Whisk milk and oil in a large bowl. Stir in bread. Let stand until liquid is absorbed- about 10 minutes.
Whisk cream and next four ingredients in another large bowl. Stir in goat cheese.
In a small bowl combine herbs.
place half of bread mixture into prepared dish.
Top with half of the ham, artichoke hearts, herb and cheeses.
Pour half of cream mixture over.
Repeat layering with remaining bread, ham, artichoke, herbs, cheeses and cream mixture.
Bake until firm, about 1 hour.
note* can be made ahead of time, cover and chill and baked the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 27.3, Cholesterol 282.9, Sodium 1879.7, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 37.8

GOAT CHEESE, ARTICHOKE AND SMOKED HAM STRATA

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Categories Egg Bake

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cps whole milk
1/4 cup olive oil
8 cups 1" cubes sourdough bread, crusts trimmed
1 1/2 cps whipping cream
5 lg egss
1 tbls black pepper
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
12 oz soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 tbls chpped fresh sage
1 tbls chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 tsp herbes de provence
12 oz smoked ham, chopped
3 6 1/2 oz jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved lengthwise
1 cp grated Fontina cheese
1 1/2 cups packed grated Parmesan

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350F. Butter 13x9x2 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 to 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 hamm, artichoke hearts, herbs and cheeses. Pour half of cream mixture over. Repeat layering with remaining bread, ham, artichoke hearts, herbs, cheeses and cream mixture. Bake uncovered until firm in center and brown around edges, about 1 hour.

Tips:

To save time, use frozen artichoke hearts and thawed puff pastry dough.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the strata, such as spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
For a heartier strata, add some cooked sausage, bacon, or ham.
To make the strata ahead of time, assemble it the night before and refrigerate overnight. Bake it in the morning.
Serve the strata with a side of fresh fruit or a green salad.

Conclusion:

This artichoke and goat cheese strata is a delicious and easy-to-make brunch or dinner dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. With its creamy, cheesy center and crispy, golden-brown crust, this strata is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.