Overnight Wine And Cheese Strata Recipe

Name: Overnight Wine And Cheese Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb French bread, loaf; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted; 2/3 cup dry white wine or 2/3 cup milk; 2 cups chopped cooked ham; 1 cup shredded swiss cheese; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 6 large eggs; 2 cups milk; 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; hot sauce, to taste; 1 1/3 cups sour cream; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; Garnishes; fresh oregano sprig; fresh canned mushroom slices

Servings: persons

1 lb French bread, loaf
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
2/3 cup dry white wine or 2/3 cup milk
2 cups chopped cooked ham
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
hot sauce, to taste
1 1/3 cups sour cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Garnishes
fresh oregano sprig
fresh canned mushroom slices

1
Cut off and discard crusty ends of bread. Tear rest of loaf into bite size chunks. Arrange bread snugly in a heavily greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Set aside.
2
Cook mushrooms, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle mushroom mixture over bread. Pour white wine over mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with ham and next 3 ingredients.
3
Combine eggs and next 4 ingredients. Beat with a wire whisk until blended. Pour egg mixture over layers in dish. Cover and chill 8 hours.
4
Bake strata, covered, at 350u00b0F for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven, and spread with sour cream. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat with electric oven door partially opened 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish, if desired. Serve hot. 8 servings.
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NOTE: If you'd like to omit the wine in this rich brunch dish, substitute 2/3 cup milk.
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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb French bread, loaf, 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Overnight Wine And 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.

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Overnight Wine And Cheese Strata

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