The dish we had tonight is definitely something I would make again for guests. I would probably serve this either as a brunch item or dinner as it seems a little heavy to me for breakfast. Bacon, Gruyère, and Ham Strata is filled with toasted sour breadcubes that keep their shape well and do not turn to mush. A generous amount of cheese gives the top coating a nutty flavor and crispy bacon lends a nice saltiness. To give the ham a little boost in flavor, I did brown it a bit before adding it to the mixture. I find this adds an extra depth of flavor it otherwise would not have.
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hope you are enjoying the holiday season...
ReplyDeletegood wishes for the 2006 and happy cooking in the New Year!
Lera - Thanks! Happy New year to you!
ReplyDeleteIncidentally I had potato chowder with gruyere cheese for lunch today. It was great to see this post. I also want to wish you a fabulous New Year. May this wonderfully inspiring blog continue giving us so many wonderful read and recipes. You are brillian!!
ReplyDeleteValentina - Thanks! Happy New year!
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