Provençal Mushroom Stratas

Louisiana Egg Commission Provençal Mushroom Stratas

Brunch is calling for these yummy Provençal Mushroom Stratas. Quick, easy and delicious. What more could you ask for?

Provençal Mushroom Stratas
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Yields: 6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • Provençal Mushroom Stratas:
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp. each salt and pepper, divided
  • 6 cups cubed day-old baguette
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 4 EGGS
  • 1 cup 18% cream
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp. herbes de Provence
Instructions
  1. Provençal Mushroom Stratas: heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, garlic, and half of the salt and pepper for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden and tender. Cool slightly.
  2. Combine baguette cubes, mushroom mixture and cheese. Divide evenly among 6 buttered muffin cups. Whisk together eggs, cream, mustard, herbes de Provence, and remaining salt and pepper until blended. Pour over bread mixture. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes or until bread has absorbed all of the egg mixture.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake stratas for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden and set in center.

Simple Green Salad:
 
Ingredients
  • Simple Green Salad:
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. minced shallot
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. honey
  • Pinch each salt and pepper
  • ½ cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 6 cups mixed greens
Instructions
  1. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Stir in grape tomatoes. Add greens; toss well just before serving. Serve with warm stratas.

Insider information: 

For light and airy stratas, make sure that the baguette cubes are dry to the center for best results. For easy make-ahead, cover and refrigerate before baking for up to 24 hours.

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