Ham, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Strata Recipe

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly butter the inside of a 3-quart casserole dish. Set aside.

Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat; add butter olive oil and onion. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent then add the ham. Saute for 1 minute add the asparagus and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and cool.

In a medium bowl beat eggs well and then whisk in milk smoked paprika Dijon mustard kosher salt and cayenne pepper. Place the challah pieces in a large bowl and add the egg mixture. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes tossing occasionally.

Put 1/2 of the mixture in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of the asparagus-ham mixture 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and all of the goat cheese. Cover with the rest of the bread mixture asparagus-ham mixture and cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.