Best 6 Wine N Cheese Strata Recipes

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Indulge in a medley of flavors with our Wine & Cheese Strata, a delectable casserole that seamlessly blends savory and tangy notes. This dish, hailing from the heart of French cuisine, is a harmonious symphony of textures, with layers of tender bread, creamy cheeses, and aromatic wine. Our collection of recipes caters to diverse culinary preferences, offering variations that range from classic to contemporary.

From the traditional Wine & Cheese Strata, featuring a luscious combination of Gruyère, Parmesan, and Cheddar cheeses, to the refined Brie & Chardonnay Strata, which boasts a sophisticated blend of brie and white wine, each recipe promises a unique flavor journey. Our vegetarian-friendly recipe, the Roasted Vegetable & Goat Cheese Strata, delights with its medley of roasted vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and a touch of white wine. For those who prefer a touch of heat, the Spicy Chorizo & Pepper Jack Strata delivers a delightful kick, thanks to the addition of chorizo, pepper jack cheese, and a hint of cayenne pepper.

Whether you're seeking a hearty brunch dish, a comforting dinner option, or an elegant party appetizer, our Wine & Cheese Strata recipes have got you covered. Dive into the article to discover the culinary treasures that await, and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this classic French casserole, reimagined with a modern twist.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HAM 'N' CHEESE STRATA



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Our daughter wouldn't mind if I made this Ham 'n' Cheese Strata every weekend! I do prepare it for each holiday, serving it alongside fresh cinnamon buns and a fruit salad. -Marilyn Kroeker, Steinbach, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 pound fully cooked ham, diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • Arrange six slices of bread in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with ham and cheese. Cover with remaining bread. , In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in onion and green pepper; pour over all. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Pour butter over bread; sprinkle with cornflakes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 197mg cholesterol, Sodium 1081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

OVERNIGHT WINE AND CHEESE STRATA



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Make and share this Overnight Wine and Cheese Strata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb French bread, loaf
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
2/3 cup dry white wine or 2/3 cup milk
2 cups chopped cooked ham
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
hot sauce, to taste
1 1/3 cups sour cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh oregano sprig
fresh canned mushroom slices

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard crusty ends of bread. Tear rest of loaf into bite size chunks. Arrange bread snugly in a heavily greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Cook mushrooms, 1 ½ teaspoons fresh oregano, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in butter in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle mushroom mixture over bread. Pour white wine over mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with ham and next 3 ingredients.
  • Combine eggs and next 4 ingredients. Beat with a wire whisk until blended. Pour egg mixture over layers in dish. Cover and chill 8 hours.
  • Bake strata, covered, at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven, and spread with sour cream. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat with electric oven door partially opened 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish, if desired. Serve hot. 8 servings.
  • NOTE: If you'd like to omit the wine in this rich brunch dish, substitute 2/3 cup milk.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 649, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 248.2, Sodium 812.5, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 35.4

CHEESE SAUSAGE STRATA



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Sausage provides plenty of flavor in this hearty egg strata. It's a great addition to a brunch buffet, because it's assembled the night before to cut down on last-minute fuss. -Teresa Marchese, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
9 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups whole milk
9 slices bread, cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the eggs, milk, bread, cheese, bacon and mustard. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 1097mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

WINE AND CHEESE STRATA



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Fantastic crowd pleasing brunch dish we have made for everything from Christmas morning to Mother's Day brunch with mimosas.

Provided by kayhayes26

Categories     Breakfast Strata

Time P1DT1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 323.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 187.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 494.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

MOM'S FAVORITE CHEESE STRATA



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MDM prepared this often from the Alexandria, VA TWIG cookbook, "A Heritage of Good Tastes"; The recipe was contributed by Marjorie Cook. Good with many main dish meats, such as beef, pork, etc. Preparation time includes refrigerator setting time.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Grains

Time P1DT50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb cheddar cheese, grated
9 slices white bread, crusts removed
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons dried onion
4 eggs
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Lightly grease casserole.
  • Cut 3 slices of bread into 3 strips each. Fit into casserole. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and 1/3 of the onion.
  • Add 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
  • Beat eggs, add milk, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Pour over bread mixture.
  • Allow to set in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Take out 2 hours before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, then bake for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.5, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 220.6, Sodium 778.6, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 30.1

SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA



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Categories     Cheese     Egg     Leafy Green     Mustard     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Spinach     Winter     Gourmet     New Year's Day

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (1 large)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
8 cups cubed (1 inch) French or Italian bread (1/2 lb)
6 oz coarsely grated Gruyère (2 cups)
2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)
2 3/4 cups milk
9 large eggs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Squeeze handfuls of spinach to remove as much liquid as possible, then finely chop.
  • Cook onion in butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in spinach, then remove from heat.
  • Spread one third of bread cubes in a buttered 3-quart gratin dish or other shallow ceramic baking dish and top evenly with one third of spinach mixture. Sprinkle with one third of each cheese. Repeat layering twice (ending with cheeses).
  • Whisk together milk, eggs, mustard, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and pour evenly over strata. Chill strata, covered with plastic wrap, at least 8 hours (for bread to absorb custard).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Let strata stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Bake strata, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a complex flavor profile. Consider using a combination of hard, soft, and spreadable cheeses.
  • Use high-quality bread. This will help the strata hold together and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the strata tough.
  • Bake the strata until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the strata cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help it hold together better.

Conclusion:

Wine and cheese strata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It can be served as a brunch, lunch, or dinner dish, and it is also a great make-ahead meal. With its rich and flavorful combination of cheeses, bread, and wine, wine and cheese strata is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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