Mushroom and Three-Cheese Strata Recipe

Name: Mushroom and Three-Cheese Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
3
Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add mushrooms and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Cool.
7
Combine bread and milk in large bowl.
8
Let stand until milk is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
9
Whisk half and half and next 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
10
Stir in goat cheese.
11
Place half of bread mixture in single layer in prepared glass baking dish (bread will not cover bottom of baking dish).
12
Top with half each of mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, Fontina cheese, and half and half mixture.
13
Repeat layering with remaining bread, mushrooms, Parmesan and Fontina cheeses, and half and half mixture.
14
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
15
Cover and refrigerate.)
16
Bake strata uncovered until firm in center, puffed and golden, about 1 hour.

1176

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Mushroom and Three-Cheese Strata falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mushroom and Three-Cheese Strata

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