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Overnight Mushroom Fontina Strata

A savory breakfast casserole that can be assembled the night before.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Hello Veggie

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 pound white or cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6-7 cups stale French or sourdough bread cut into 1-inch cubes (enough to cover 9 x 13-inch baking dish - about a 12-ounce baguette)
  • 1 cup shredded Fontina cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt; cook until the onions are softened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and garlic; cook until the mushrooms release their liquid, the liquid cooks off, and the mushrooms are nicely browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour in the white wine, increase the heat to high and deglaze. Cook until the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the bread in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Layer the mushrooms on top, then the cheeses.
  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour the mixture evenly over the strata.
  • Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Take the strata out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish. Bake the strata for 30-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is browned and crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of casserole | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 31.6g | Saturated Fat: 9.3g | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 4.9g