Bacon, Cheddar And Spinach Strata Recipe

Name: Bacon, Cheddar And Spinach Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon grease; 1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, cubed; 12 large eggs; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips; 1 pound fresh spinach, wilted, squeezed dry; 12 ounces shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, cubed
12 large eggs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
1 pound fresh spinach, wilted, squeezed dry
12 ounces shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

1
Oil bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with about a tablespoon of bacon fat.
2
Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
3
Crack eggs into a separate mixing bowl. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Add cream and whisk mixture thoroughly.
4
Pour egg/cream mixture over the bread cubes and mix to distribute ingredients evenly. Allow bread mixture to sit about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
5
Transfer half of the bread mixture to the baking pan; spread evenly over the bottom and press mixture down a bit. Top with half of the grated Cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon pieces in an even layer over the cheese. Place the cooked spinach over the bacon; top with half of the remaining cheese. Finish with the rest of the soaked bread cubes, spread evenly and pressed down slightly. Sprinkle with the rest of the grated cheese. Cover and let strata sit at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7
Bake strata in preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes. Optionally, you can broil the strata for a minute or two to brown the top.

1952

kcal

Calories

161

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon bacon grease, 1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, cubed, 12 large eggs, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Bacon, Cheddar And Spinach Strata falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon, Cheddar And Spinach Strata

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