Softened butter
1 loaf bakery white bread, sliced
1/4 c. grainy mustard
1 lb. thinly sliced ham
2 T. chopped fresh tarragon or 1 tsp. dried tarragon
3/4 lb. Gruyere cheese, shredded
3 c. whole milk
4 large eggs
3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9" x 13" glass baking dish. Arrange 1/3 of the bread in the bottom of the dish and spread with half of the mustard. Top with half of the ham, half of the tarragon and 1/3 of the cheese. Add another layer of bread, mustard, ham, tarragon and cheese. Top with the last layer of bread and cheese.
In a medium bowl, whisk the milk with the eggs and the pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the dish, pressing the bread to absorb the liquid.
Bake the strata in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes until bubbling and browned around the edges. Let rest for 10 minutes then cut into squares and serve.
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