Make-Ahead Cheesy Spinach And Egg Strata Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Cheesy Spinach And Egg Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Squeeze out as much of the moisture as possible from the spinach, then chop finely.
2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add in the fresh mushrooms and saute for about 10-12 minutes, or until they loose their moisture completely; remove to a bowl.
4
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.
5
Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the mushrooms; mix to combine slightly.
6
Butter a 4-quart casserole dish.
7
Spread 1/3 of the cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.
8
Top with 1/3 of the spinach/mushroom mixture.
9
Sprinkle with 1/3 of BOTH cheeses.
10
Repeat layering twice (ending with the cheeses).
11
In a bowl whisk together half and half, milk, eggs, mustard.
12
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the strata in the baking dish.
13
Cover with plastic and chill for about 8 hours or up to 24 hours or until the bread is absorbed in the milk.
14
When ready to bake, let the dish stay out at room temperature for about 40 minutes before baking.
15
Set oven to 350u00b0F (second-lowest oven rack).
16
Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
17
Delicious!

1254

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead Cheesy Spinach And Egg Strata falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Make-Ahead Cheesy Spinach And Egg Strata

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