Comments on: Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata: Make-Ahead Casserole Recipe

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59:34 +0000

In reply to Kate Marie. Sorry about that, Kate. I don't precook the mushrooms and use what I can get. Cremni, baby bellas, white button, they all work. When I have ham I dice it but if I'm buying deli ham I slice it. This recipe is so versatile that I use what I have and probably make it differently every single time. Thank you for you comment. I've clarified the recipe.

By: Kate Marie

Kate Marie — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:42:34 +0000

Confused about this one. Do I cook the mushrooms? Or leave them raw? The intro says cook but the recipe doesn’t. And the photos are all cremini (not shiitake) and thin-cut deli ham. What’s the actual recipe?

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 26 May 2020 17:24:24 +0000

Easy prep and great to share with family

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:11:12 +0000

In reply to Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen. Thank you, Kelsie! I'm all for the non-stress option too!

By: Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:32:54 +0000

This sounds perfect for get-togethers this time of year! Anything that lets me feed people with less stress is always welcome 🙂

By: Julie Menghini

Julie Menghini — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 23:57:28 +0000

In reply to Judith Graber. Thanks, Judi! I love dishes like this for brunches or overnight guests.

By: Judith Graber

Judith Graber — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:29:44 +0000

Brunch is always a favorite way to entertain and serving a strata is a good choice. I would have to sub the mushrooms for zucchini or such and I’m sure it would not affect the flavor 🙂