MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY SPINACH AND EGG STRATA

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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

2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen spinach (well drained, squeeze out any excess moisture with hands)
6 tablespoons butter
1 lb fresh button mushroom, sliced (can use more or less)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or use white salt)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste or use black pepper)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
8 cups French bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
3 cups asiago cheese (or to taste) or 3 cups gruyere cheese, shredded (or to taste)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 3/4 cups full-fat milk (or use 2-3/4 cups all half and half cream)
9 large eggs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

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

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