Mushroom And Cheese Strata
Take time to enjoy the beginning of a new day by assembling this casserole the night before and baking just before mealtime. Found in lhj.
Steps
Preheat oven to 325 degrees f.
In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in hot margarine or butter over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add mushrooms and cook about 3 minutes more or until tender , stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
In a small mixing bowl combine the mozzarella , fontina , and herbs.
Toss to mix.
In a greased 2-quart square baking dish place half of the bread cubes.
Top with the mushroom mixture , cheese mixture , and prosciutto or canadian-style bacon.
Top with the remaining bread cubes.
In a mixing bowl combine beaten eggs or egg product , milk , sour cream , mustard , and pepper.
Pour over layers in dish.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
Bake , uncovered , for 55 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Let stand 10 minutes.
To serve , cut into squares.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
Ingredients
onion, garlic, margarine, fresh mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, fontina cheese, fresh herbs, french bread, prosciutto, eggs, milk, single cream, dijon-style mustard, pepper, fresh thyme sprig