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Cheesy Mushroom Strata
PREP TIME: 35 min. TOTAL TIME: 75 min., plus chilling time SERVES: 8
3 tbsp (45 mL) Compliments Pure Olive Oil
1 pkg (170 g) Compliments Organic Sliced Portabella Mushrooms, diced
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely diced shallots
1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh thyme
6 cups (1.5 L) cubed day-old bread
1 cup (250 mL) Compliments Balance Part Skim Mozzarella
Shredded Cheese, divided
6 Compliments Large Eggs
2 1 / 2 cups (625 mL) milk
1 / 4 tsp (1 mL) paprika
1 / 4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Brush a 9 x 11-in. (23 x 28 cm) baking dish with 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil and
set aside. Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté
mushrooms and diced shallots until tender. Stir in fresh thyme, season with
salt and pepper and cool slightly.
2. In a mixing bowl, toss sautéed mushrooms, cubed bread and 1 / 2 cup
(125 mL) cheese; spread mixture evenly in dish.
3. Whisk together eggs, milk, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Pour egg
mixture over the bread mixture, wrap with foil and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours
or overnight.
4. Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (177°C). After 20 min., remove foil
and sprinkle strata with remaining shredded cheese; bake for an additional
20 to 25 min., until the top is golden and bubbly. Cool slightly; cut into
squares and serve.
per serving ( 1 / 8 of the recipe): 250 calories, 14 g protein, 14 g total fat,
4.5 g saturated fat, 160 mg cholesterol, 19 g carbohydrates, 1 g fibre,
410 mg sodium, 250 mg potassium
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