MUSHROOM AND THREE-CHEESE STRATA

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When Wonder Bread hit the market in Indianapolis in 1921, it truly was a wonder: The loaves were larger than the ones Americans were accustomed to, and the revolutionary plastic packaging and addition of preservatives prolonged the bread's shelf life. In 1930, pre-sliced loaves became available, changing the world of sandwiches forever. Sliced Wonder Bread is also great in this strata; its spongy texture is perfect for soaking up the eggs and milk.

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Mushroom     Vegetable     Breakfast     Bake     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Parmesan     Fall     Fontina     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced
8 cups (packed) 1-inch pieces Wonder Bread or other white bread (about 12 slices)
2 1/4 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups half and half
5 large eggs
3/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onion tops
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
9 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups (packed) grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup (packed) grated Fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool.
  • Combine bread and milk in large bowl. Let stand until milk is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk half and half and next 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Stir in goat cheese.
  • Place half of bread mixture in single layer in prepared glass baking dish (bread will not cover bottom of baking dish). Top with half each of mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, Fontina cheese, and half and half mixture. Repeat layering with remaining bread, mushrooms, Parmesan and Fontina cheeses, and half and half mixture. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Bake strata uncovered until firm in center, puffed and golden, about 1 hour.

Elaine
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This was a disaster! The strata was dry and crumbly, and the cheese was rubbery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Haji ishaq Ishaq
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This strata was a bit too eggy for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of milk and eggs next time.


Veronica Azevedo
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this strata. The cheese and bread cubes were the perfect complements to the mushrooms.


Michael Ramskill
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This was a great make-ahead breakfast for a busy morning. I assembled it the night before and popped it in the oven in the morning. It was so easy and delicious!


FL Rebel
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This strata was amazing! I used a combination of sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses, and it was so flavorful. The mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor, and the bread cubes soaked up all of the delicious cheese and egg mixture. I will defini