Spinach and Cheese Strata
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 hrs 45 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
9 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Breakfast
Spinach and Cheese Strata
Description
Spinach and Cheese Strata is a layered egg casserole featuring chopped, thawed spinach sautéed with garlic and green onions, mixed with cubed challah bread soaked in a blend of milk, eggs, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, and seasoning. Grated Swiss, Gruyere, and Parmesan cheeses are incorporated within and sprinkled on top before baking. The combination of cheeses contributes a rich, savory character and smooth melt, balancing the earthiness of spinach.
The custard mixture saturates the bread during an overnight rest in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld and bread to become tender. Baking at 375°F until golden brown and puffed produces a hearty dish with a delicate, creamy center and a slightly crispy top crust.
This strata works well as a special occasion breakfast or brunch dish, served warm directly from the oven, complementing a variety of sides or a simple salad for a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups milk whole
- 5 egg large
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup green onion sliced
- 1 spinach frozen, chopped, thawed and squeezed dry, 12-ounce package
- 6 cups challah bread 1-inch cubed
- ¾ cup swiss cheese divided, shredded
- ¾ cup gruyere cheese divided, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese divided, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, Dijon and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
- Melt butter in a 12-inch oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Stir garlic, green onions and spinach until heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in bread cubes and gently toss to combine. Pour milk mixture evenly over the top. Stir in 1/2 cup Swiss, 1/2 cup Gruyere, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove strata from the refrigerator, let sit for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Swiss, 1/4 cup Gruyere and 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
- Place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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