MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY SPINACH AND EGG STRATA
If you are a spinach lover, then you will have to try this recipe! I have made this many times to serve at a brunch get together (I always make two of these to serve at a brunch!) Plan ahead this dish needs to chill for a minimum of 8 hours or up to 24 hours or until the custard is absorbed in the bread. You can really use any cheese that you wish I find that either asiago or Gruyere are the best! If you don't want a strong spinach taste then use only one box of frozen spinach. To save time make the spinach/mushroom filling up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate, just warm slightly in the microwave before layering in the strata. You will LOVE this!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spinach
Time 8h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Squeeze out as much of the moisture as possible from the spinach, then chop finely.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the fresh mushrooms and saute for about 10-12 minutes, or until they loose their moisture completely; remove to a bowl.
- Add in onion with nutmeg, salt and cayenne and saute for 5 minutes (adding in the garlic the last few minutes) then stir in the chopped spinach; saute for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the mushrooms; mix to combine slightly.
- Butter a 4-quart casserole dish.
- Spread 1/3 of the cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with 1/3 of the spinach/mushroom mixture.
- Sprinkle with 1/3 of BOTH cheeses.
- Repeat layering twice (ending with the cheeses).
- In a bowl whisk together half and half, milk, eggs, mustard.
- Pour the milk mixture evenly over the strata in the baking dish.
- Cover with plastic and chill for about 8 hours or up to 24 hours or until the bread is absorbed in the milk.
- When ready to bake, let the dish stay out at room temperature for about 40 minutes before baking.
- Set oven to 350°F (second-lowest oven rack).
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1317.3, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 346.2, Sodium 2203, Carbohydrate 187.8, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 15.2, Protein 61.8
SPINACH & CHEESE STRATA
Layered with spinach, cheese, and bread, and soaked in a savory custard, this make-ahead strata is ideal for entertaining.
Provided by Jennifer Segal, inspired by
Categories Breakfast & Brunch
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and drained spinach and cook 2 minutes more. Set aside.
- Butter a 3-quart or 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread one third of the bread cubes in the dish and top evenly with one third of spinach mixture. (Try to break it up as much as possible so there are no huge clumps of spinach.) Sprinkle with one third of each cheese. Repeat layering twice, ending with cheeses.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the half-and-half, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and whisk until well combined. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the strata. Cover the strata with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake the strata, uncovered, until puffed, set and golden brown all over top, 70-80 minutes. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving. It will settle a bit as it cools.
- Note: The cook time is based on the strata going immediately from the fridge to the oven. If it sits out at room temperature before baking, the cook time will be about 10 minutes less.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483, Fat 30g, Carbohydrate 30g, Protein 25g, SaturatedFat 16g, Sugar 4g, Fiber 4g, Sodium 1117mg, Cholesterol 280mg
SPINACH AND CHEDDAR STRATA
This is a great option for a vegetarian dinner; the eggs, cheese, and milk provide plenty of protein.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander and drain, pressing with a rubber spatula to release as much liquid as possible. Divide bread and spinach among 4 small, shallow 8-ounce baking dishes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and 3/4 cup cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide mixture evenly among baking dishes and top with 1/2 cup cheese. Set dishes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until set in middle and golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g
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