How to Make a Breakfast Strata

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (or 1 ½ cups vegetables of your choice, asparagus is another favorite)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
• 6 cups bread cubes (slightly dried)
• 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese (or mozzarella)
• 4 ounces brie cheese (cubed)
• 4 eggs
• 1 ¼ cups milk
• ½ cup half and half (or light cream)
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Steps

1. 1

   Cook mushrooms and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender. Set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Whisk the egg mixture in a large bowl. Season with salt & pepper. Add bread and toss to combine. Let sit 5 minutes and toss again until the liquid is absorbed. Stir in mushrooms, brie and ½ of the Havarti cheese.

3. 3

   Add the mixture to a greased 2 qt baking dish (or 9x9 pan). Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

5. 5

   Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining cheese and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until set in the middle.

6. 6

   Rest 10 minutes before cutting.