MUSHROOM, SWISS, & THYME BREAKFAST STRATA WITH OPTIONAL BACON

Mushroom, Swiss, & Thyme Breakfast Strata with Optional Bacon image

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups sliced white button mushrooms (8 ounces)
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme plus additional sprigs for garnishing (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 slices plain white sandwich bread (crusts trimmed)
2 cups grated Swiss cheese (8 ounces)
1 slice of thick-cut bacon (cooked, drained, and chopped)

Steps:

In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and mushrooms until soft, about 5 - 6 minutes. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper until well-beaten.
Spray an 8-inch x 8-inch x at least 2-inch deep baking pan/casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray (or grease with butter).
Lay four bread slices on the bottom of the pan.
Sprinkle bread with 1/2 of the sauteed vegetables.
Add 1/2 of the cheese.
Pour half of the egg mixture over the top.
Add the remaining four slices of bread in a single layer, then the veggies, then the cheese. Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least three hours.
In the morning, uncover and bake at 325 degrees for about 50 minutes, until the strata is set (it will no longer jiggle in the middle).
Let cool for about 10 minutes, then serve.