BACON SPINACH STRATA

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Full of flavor, fast and filling, this make-ahead breakfast dish is pretty enough for any holiday brunch buffet. It disappears in minutes. And being able to prepare it the night before makes handling hectic mornings a snap! -Kris Kebisek, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms
1 bunch green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 loaf (1 pound) day old bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
9 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Place half of the bread cubes and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with bacon, cheddar cheese, mushroom mixture, spinach and remaining Swiss cheese and bread cubes. , In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk and seasonings. Pour over casserole. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.