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    Home » Breakfast

    Mushroom Strata Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

    Published: Dec 18, 2020 Last updated: Dec 29, 2021 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A savory breakfast casserole that is made the day before and allowed to sit overnight. Flavored with mushrooms, onions, bacon, and cheese.
    overhead view of mushroom strata recipe in a casserole dish

    This Mushroom Strata recipe is made with an artisan bread, mushrooms, bacon, eggs, and cheese. It is a delicious make ahead breakfast recipe that is super easy to prepare the night before to bake the next morning.

    We love to enjoy a strata recipe often on the weekend and this Mushroom Strata recipe is one of my favorites. I love the earthy flavor of the mushrooms cooked with onions. The bread soaks up the egg batter and bakes up into a custard like casserole and is studded with crispy bacon, swiss, and gruyere cheese.

    overhead view of mushroom strata in a casserole dish

    Table of contents

    • What Is A Strata Recipe
    • What You Need To Make This Mushroom Strata Recipe
    • Tips and Substitutions
    • Other Breakfast Casseroles To Make

    What Is A Strata Recipe

    Strata is a casserole made with bread, usually an Artisan bread, that is soaked in an egg custard overnight. When baked, it will puff up nicely. It is very similar to a bread pudding, only it is savory. Strata recipes can be flavored in many differents vegetables, meats, and cheeses and are great breakfast casserole to make ahead and serve for special occasions or on the weekend.

    What You Need To Make This Mushroom Strata Recipe

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    *Please see recipe card at bottom of the recipe for the full ingredients and instructions*

    Artisan bread (such as ciabatta)

    Fresh mushroom slices

    Onion

    Pre-cooked Bacon

    Large Eggs

    2 quart casserole dish

    Hand whisk

    Cheese

    Tips and Substitutions

    • Be sure to use an artisan bread. This is a bread that has a short shelf life, that is sold unpackaged and usually consumed the same day. Ciabatta is a good choice for this recipe.
    • Try using this umami seasoning blend when cooking the mushrooms and onions. It adds a ton of flavor and a tiny kick of spice!
    • Use a thick cut bacon for a firmer and meatier cut of bacon. I like to use my kitchen shears to cut the bacon into bite sized pieces.
    • Substitute cooked hot sausage or breakfast sausage for the bacon.
    • Use broccoli or carrots in place of the mushrooms.
    • Add 2 cloves of garlic with the mushroom and onion mixture.
    • Substitute cheddar, mozzarella, or colby cheese for the swiss and gruyere

    Other Breakfast Casseroles To Make

    Blueberry Strawberry French Toast Casserole

    Cheese Blintzes

    Make Ahead Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole

    Overnight French Toast Casserole

    Single Serving Breakfast Casserole

    Swiss Tomato Sausage Strata

    a serving of strata on a plate with the casserole in the background

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    overhead view of mushroom strata recipe in a casserole dish

    Mushroom Strata Recipe

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A savory breakfast casserole that is made the day before and allowed to sit overnight. Flavored with mushrooms, onions, bacon, and cheese.
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Breakfast & Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 409 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounces Artisan Bread cut into 1" cubes
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 lb mushroom slices
    • ½ onion chopped
    • ¾ cup swiss cheese shredded
    • ¾ cup gruyere cheese shredded
    • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
    • 3 cups 1% milk
    • 6 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly toasted. Transfer bread cubes in to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
      bread cubes on baking tray
    • Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms to the skillet. Saute for 10 minutes, or until liquid evaporates and vegetables are tender.
      mushrooms and onions in skillet
    • Transfer the mushroom and onion mixture to the bread. Toss to combine. Arrange half of the bread mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
    • Sprinkle half of the cheese and half of the bacon over top of first layer. Top with remaining bread mixture, cheese, and bacon. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, thyme, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the milk mixture over the bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
      all layers of the strata assembled
    • Preheat oven to the oven to 350 degrees.Remove the strata from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake the strata, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until set. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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    Notes

    Tips and Substitutions

    • Be sure to use an artisan bread. This is a bread that has a short shelf life, that is sold unpackaged and usually consumed the same day. Ciabatta is a good choice for this recipe.
    • Try using this umami seasoning blend when cooking the mushrooms and onions. It adds a ton of flavor and a tiny kick of spice!
    • Use a thick cut bacon for a firmer and meatier cut of bacon. I like to use my kitchen shears to cut the bacon into bite sized pieces.
    • Substitute cooked hot sausage or breakfast sausage for the bacon.
    • Use broccoli or carrots in place of the mushrooms.
    • Add 2 cloves of garlic with the mushroom and onion mixture.
    • Substitute cheddar, mozzarella, or colby cheese for the swiss and gruyere

    Nutrition

    Calories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 731IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 344mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Breakfast Casserole, Mushroom Strata, Strata Recipe
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Mary

      April 11, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      How much in cups is 12 ounces of bread cubes?
      Thank you.

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      • Shelby Law Ruttan

        April 12, 2022 at 6:28 am

        Hi Mary, most bread is bought in 1 pound loaves and 1 loaf ranges from 10-12 cups of cubed bread. I highly recommend buying a loaf of ciabatta bread to make this recipe. I hope this helps. Shelby

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