Chef Garcia’s Goat Cheese Artichoke Strata

 

8 C. cubed sourdough bread (about 1 baguette)

12 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Zest of 1 lemon

¼ cup chopped fresh sage

2 T. chopped fresh thyme

1 tsp. grated fresh nutmeg

3 6½-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained

1½ C. heavy cream

8 large eggs

Salt and white pepper to taste

 

Generously butter a 13 x 9 x 2–inch baking dish and layer in the cubed bread, crumbled goat cheese, artichoke hearts, and lemon zest. Sprinkle the chopped herbs over mixture. Whisk cream, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until frothy, then pour over strata. Let sit for at least 4 hours or overnight so the bread can absorb the egg cream mixture. Bake at 350° until brown around the edges and golden on top, about 1 hour