OVERNIGHT WINE AND CHEESE STRATA

Overnight Wine and Cheese Strata image

Provided by Olha7397

Categories Cheese

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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
fresh oregano sprig
fresh canned mushroom slices

Steps:

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.
Cook mushrooms, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh oregano, and ¼ 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.
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.
Bake strata, covered, at 350°F 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.
NOTE: If you'd like to omit the wine in this rich brunch dish, substitute 2/3 cup milk.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 649, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 248.2, Sodium 812.5, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 35.4