Kale Swiss and Mushroom Strata

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  1 lbs Bread, Crusty, White
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  2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
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  2 Garlic(6g)
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  8 oz Mushrooms, White, Sliced
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  pinch salt and pepper
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  8 oz Kale
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  8 oz Cheese, Swiss
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  6 Egg, Whole, Large(264g)
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  1.5 cup Whole Milk
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  1 tbsp Mustard, Dijon

  Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.

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  0.1 tsp Nutmeg, Ground
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  0.3 tsp 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 300°F. Tear the bread into 1/2 to 1-inch chunks and spread them over a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the bread is partially dried but not hard.
2. 2While the bread toasts, slice the mushrooms. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic and mushrooms with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
3. 3Remove the cooked mushrooms from the skillet and set aside. Add the kale to the same skillet along with 2 tablespoons of water. Sauté over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the kale is wilted and tender.
4. 4Coat the inside of a 3-quart casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray. Layer half of the toasted bread chunks on the bottom, then top with half of the mushrooms, half of the kale, and half of the Swiss cheese. Repeat all layers a second time, gently pressing the ingredients down between the bread chunks.
5. 5In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the strata, drizzling across the entire surface to saturate all the bread. Cover the casserole and refrigerate for 8–24 hours.
6. 6The next day, remove the strata from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the top is deeply golden brown.
7. 7Let the strata rest for 10 minutes. Cut into 6 equal portions and divide evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, or serve directly from the casserole dish.