Spinach-Mushroom Strata Recipe

Name: Spinach-Mushroom Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1 garlic clove, minced; 12 (1-ounce) slices stale Italian bread; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (about 8 ounces); 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 (10-ounce) packages fresh spinach; 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg white; Dash of ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (about 3 slices)

Servings: persons

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
12 (1-ounce) slices stale Italian bread
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (10-ounce) packages fresh spinach
2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 large eggs
1 large egg white
Dash of ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs (about 3 slices)

1
Combine first 3 ingredients. Spread 4 teaspoons cheese mixture evenly over each bread slice; set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, and saute 3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Remove mushrooms from skillet. Gradually add spinach to skillet; saute 3 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently. Place spinach in a colander, pressing with the back of a spoon until barely moist. Coarsely chop spinach; stir into mushrooms.
3
Arrange 6 bread slices in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Top with half of the spinach mixture. Repeat layer with remaining bread slices and spinach mixture. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, milk, eggs, egg white, and nutmeg; stir with a whisk until well-blended. Pour the milk mixture over the spinach mixture. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.
4
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
5
Uncover strata, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 400u00b0 for 40 minutes or until set.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, 1 garlic clove, minced, 12 (1-ounce) slices stale Italian bread, and more.

Yes, Spinach-Mushroom 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.

Spinach-Mushroom Strata

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