Asparagus, Leek, and Goat Cheese Strata : Foodwise

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large leek, tender white parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• 10 large eggs
• 1½ cups whole milk
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 8 cups diced Italian-style batard or French-style white bread (about ½ pound), crusts removed if desired
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
• 1 cup grated Achadinha Cheese Company Capricious cheese (or parmesan or Grana Padano)
• 1 cup crumbled fresh chevre-style goat cheese