Spicy Ham, Cheese, and Mushroom Strata

When and how the strata evolved as a concept in Southern cooking remains something of a mystery, but it’s for sure that the layered casserole in all its many variations is loved in homes from West Virginia to Georgia. Virtually any layered ingredients can be baked with different liquids to produce a strata, and probably the most classic (and popular) example is this spicy one prepared with bread cubes, ham, cheese, and mushrooms. Country ham might be substituted for regular baked ham, and h