Baked vegetable casserole with tomatoes and mushrooms served in a white bowl, accompanied by a serving dish, salt, pepper, and sparkling water on a light-colored countertop.
Main Sea Salt Recipes

Caramelized Mushroom and Roasted Cherry Tomato Strata

Strata is a comforting and cozy dish consisting of bread that’s baked with eggs, cream, and cheese, like a savory bread pudding. It’s versatile: use it with your favorite seasonal veggies or cheese. Strata should be made the night before, leaving extra time to sleep in. Whisk Morton® Fine Sea Salt with fresh milk to evenly season this dish, making every bite a burst of flavor.
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Ingredients Instructions

Key Information

Dish Type

Main

Time

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 40-50 minutes

Difficulty

medium

Serves

4-6

Ingredient List

Ingredients and measurements.

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 10 eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups grated cheddar
  • 1 cup grated fontina
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ® Fine Sea Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 16-ounce loaf of crusty bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Cooking Instructions

Step-By-Step Cooking Information and Guidance

Step 1

Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and saute the cremini mushrooms until golden brown, stirring, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, cheese, salt, pepper, Morton® Fine Sea Salt, nutmeg, and cayenne, and whisk to combine.

Step 3

Layer a greased 9×13 baking dish with the cubed bread, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture directly over the bread.

Step 5

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.

Step 7

Unwrap the strata bake in the oven for 40 to 50 minutes. The strata is ready when it’s golden brown on top and set on the bottom.

Step 8

Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Baked vegetable casserole with tomatoes and mushrooms served in a white bowl, accompanied by a serving dish, salt, pepper, and sparkling water on a light-colored countertop.
Baked casserole dish filled with bread cubes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and sautéed mushrooms, topped with shredded cheese, served on a wooden cutting board with a side of seasoning and sauce.
Tips For Success

Tip: Make ahead: Prepare the strata the night before. Stale bread is also perfect for strata but you can also toast the bread cubes if using fresh.

Morton Products USED IN THIS RECIPE

Our products that bring this dish together
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Fine Sea Salt Fine 17.6 oz

Fine sea salt created by sea water that has been evaporated by the sun.   Morton Fine Sea Salt is the perfect salt for marinades, soups and dressings. This quick-dissolving, evenly-blending salt is an excellent choice for cooking. Take your baking to the next level and bring out the flavor of your cookies, cakes and pies – or try out a new salted caramel recipe. At Morton Salt, we make sure only the best salt crystals reach your plate, so every dish you create will be as flavorful as you intend. 

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