Spinach & Cheese Strata

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This comforting casserole is made with layers of crusty bread, sauteed spinach, a blend of cheeses, and a rich custard. Perfect for brunch, a potluck, or even a side dish for any dinner. It's essentially a savory bread pudding that's bursting with flavor and guaranteed to be a hit.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 50

Course Brunch, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

1 Large Wok or Skillet
1 4 quart baking dish or 9 x 13"
1 Cooking Tongs or a Slotted Spoon

Ingredients

8 large large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Korean chili flakes, optional
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound French bread, cubed into 1-inch pieces, SEE BELOW
2 cups shredded cheese, Mozzarella or Monterrey Jack
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
20 ounces fresh baby spinach
3 garlic cloves, minced

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Instructions

Grease the baking dish and prepare your ingredients. Set aside. Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, Korean chili flakes (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cubed bread and shredded cheese, gently fold in. Set aside to soak while you cook the spinach.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté the onions until soft, about 4-6 minutes.
Start cooking the spinach. Add it in batches if it does not all fit at once, as it wilts down a little you can keep adding more until it is all in the pan. Cook until it is wilted. Turn off the heat and add the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine and set aside.
Start layering the bread and spinach (using tongs or a slotted spoon to drain any extra liquid in the pan) in thirds into the prepared baking dish, bread/cheese/egg mixture first, then spinach and so forth.
Bake on the middle rack uncovered for 50-60 minutes until browned and baked through. (Use foil only as needed to prevent burning). Rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it and serving.

Notes

Nutritional values and servings are estimates only.

Bread- Any bread you like will work. I prefer and whole loaf that is not already sliced such as French, Sourdough, or Potato bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 17gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 711mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4913IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 4mg

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