How to Make Wine and Cheese Strata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Wine and Cheese Strata is a delightful and indulgent dish that combines the rich flavors of wine and cheese with the comforting heartiness of bread and eggs. This dish is perfect for a special brunch, a cozy dinner, or even a holiday gathering. The layers of bread, cheese, and savory custard create a flavorful and satisfying dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

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Ingredients

  • ½ loaf dry French bread, broken into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (1/4 inch thick) ham slice, coarsely chopped
  • 1 ¾ cups milk
  • 9 eggs
  • 4 green onions, minced
  • ¼ cup sherry
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange bread pieces in the prepared baking dish; drizzle with melted butter. Top with Swiss cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and ham.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, green onions, sherry, mustard, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until foamy; pour over bread mixture. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Remove dish from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake strata in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove aluminum foil and top with sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the strata comes out clean, about 10 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 188mg
    • Sodium: 494mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 349mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 208mg