The Ultimate Breakfast for Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Egg Strata Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Breakfast for Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Egg Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box or bag organic chopped frozen spinach; 1 tablespoon EVOO; 12 ounces bulk spicy breakfast sausage; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 pound stale white or French bread, cubed (7 to 8 cups); 12 eggs; 2 cups milk or half-and-half; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 2 cups shredded caciocavallo cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano

Servings: persons

1 box or bag organic chopped frozen spinach
1 tablespoon EVOO
12 ounces bulk spicy breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 pound stale white or French bread, cubed (7 to 8 cups)
12 eggs
2 cups milk or half-and-half
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded caciocavallo cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano

1
Defrost the spinach in the microwave, and then wring out any excess liquid.
2
Heat the EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Brown and crumble the spicy breakfast sausage, and then remove the crumbles to a plate.
4
Return the skillet to the heat.
5
Reduce the heat a little and melt the butter.
6
To the skillet, add the onions and garlic and cook to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
7
Then add the spinach and season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg.
8
Turn off the heat and combine with the sausage bits.
9
Arrange half of the bread in a casserole dish.
10
Whisk the eggs with the milk, Dijon and some salt and pepper.
11
Scatter half of the sausage-spinach mixture over the bread, top with half the cheese, pour over half the eggs, repeat.
12
Cover and store in the fridge at least overnight and up to a few days.
13
Bring the strata to room temperature for about 30 minutes before you bake.
14
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the center of the oven.
15
Set the casserole on a baking sheet and bake uncovered 1 hour.
16
Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box or bag organic chopped frozen spinach, 1 tablespoon EVOO, 12 ounces bulk spicy breakfast sausage, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Breakfast for Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Egg Strata falls under the Breakfast 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.

The Ultimate Breakfast for Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Egg Strata

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