Goat Cheese, Artichoke and Smoked Ham Strata

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

whole milk

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 - pound loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups)

eggs

1 1/2 cups

half-and-half or light cream

1 tbsp

minced garlic

1 1/2 tsp

herbs de Provence

3/4 tsp

ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

freshly ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp

dried sage, crushed

1/2 tsp

dried thyme, crushed

8 oz

goat cheese (chevre), crumbled

12 oz

smoked ham, chopped

6 - ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved lengthwise

6 oz

Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (1-1/2 cups)

4 oz

fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)