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Mushroom, Spinach and Gruyère Strata

Source of Recipe


Whipped



List of Ingredients



• 8 cups day-old bread, cut in 1-inch pieces (such as Italian or Challah)
  
• 9 eggs
  
• 3 cups milk
  
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp pepper
  
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  
• 8 to 10 sliced button mushrooms
  
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  






Instructions



1. Use day-old bread for this recipe -or- heat cubes of bread in a 250° oven for about 10 minutes to dry it out. The drier bread will soak up the eggs and milk mixture better.
   
   
2. Beat together eggs and milk with a whisk. Add mustard, salt and pepper, and whisk together. Put bread in a buttered 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Add mushrooms, spinach, and half the cheese. Use your hands to mix it together slightly, spreading it evenly around the pan. Gently pour the egg mixture over it, covering the bread mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   
   
3. Heat oven to 350°. Bake the strata for 30 to 40 minutes, until egg is set and edges are browned. Serve warm.
   
   Serves 8 to 10