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Cheesy Spinach Strata

By Paula |

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Cheesy Spinach Strata – a make ahead breakfast or brunch casserole.
Perfect for when you’ve got company coming into town, or if you just want to have a special breakfast on the weekend but don’t want to spend your morning attached to the oven.

Cheesy Spinach Strata in white baking dish. Glass jar of milk, half dozen eggs, and plate with slice of strata behind.

I’m not a giant breakfast eater. I know, I know, it’s the most important meal of the day. It’s not the food, I LOVE breakfast food. It’s the time of day. I am NOT a morning person. Like at all. All I want straight away is coffee. Lots of it.

I don’t get hungry until closer to lunch. I am a big fan of brinner though, you know breakfast for dinner. It speaks to my non morning person self. Best of both worlds. I get the morning foods that I love at a hour that I can live with. Winning.

Cheesy Spinach Strata in white baking dish. Half dozen eggs, glass jar of milk, plates and forks behind.

WHAT IS A STRATA?

Stratas are layered casserole dishes in American cuisine. The most common variation is a breakfast or brunch dish, typically made from a mixture of bread, eggs and cheese. It can also include meat or vegetables.

INGREDIENTS TO ADD TO SHOPPING LIST: 

  • unsalted butter
  • onion
  • fresh spinach
  • salt/pepper
  • ground nutmeg
  • eggs
  • whole milk
  • Italian bread
  • mozzarella cheese 

STEPS TO MAKE CHEESY SPINACH STRATA. 

  1. Melt butter over medium heat in large sauté pan. Add onion and sauté until softened. This is my FAVORITE SPATULA.
  2. Add spinach and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until wilted. Set aside.
  3. WHISK eggs and milk together in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Spray a 3 quart CASSEROLE DISH with non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Place 1/3 of bread cubes into casserole dish, top with 1/3 of spinach mixture and 1/3 of cheese.
  6. Continue layering with 1/3 of spinach mixture and cheese.
  7. Pour egg mixture over the top of layers. Cover and transfer to refrigerator to CHILL OVERNIGHT.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  9. Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until golden and eggs have set.

TIP: Pull strata out of refrigerator while you’re preheating the oven.

Make Ahead Spinach and Cheese Strata

NOTEWORTHY: Feeling like you need a little extra in the dish? Try adding cooked sausage, bacon or prosciutto. All the things really. It’s a great, use up what’s left in the fridge kinda dish. 

MORE BREAKFAST RECIPES TO TRY

If you like my cheesy spinach strata recipe, chances are you’ll love these other breakfast recipes:

Cheesy Spinach Strata

Cheesy Spinach Strata in white baking dish. Half dozen eggs, glass jar of milk, plates and forks behind.

Cheesy Spinach Strata is a great make ahead breakfast casserole.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion - minced
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach
  • kosher salt/black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 8 cups cubed Italian bread
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt butter over medium heat in large sauté pan. Add onion and sauté until softened.
  2. Add spinach and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until wilted. Set aside.
  3. Whisk eggs and milk together in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Spray a 3 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  5. Place 1/3 of bread cubes into casserole dish, top with 1/3 of spinach mixture and 1/3 of cheese.
  6. Continue layering with 1/3 of spinach mixture and cheese.
  7. Pour egg mixture over the top of layers. Cover and transfer to refrigerator to chill overnight.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  9. Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until golden and eggs have set.

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Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
© Paula Jones
Category: Breakfast
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Comments

  1. Sammie says

    Ooh what a great idea. Struggling to get the kids to eat spinach, add in the cheese and I know I will be on to a winner. Thanks for a great recipe, Pinned.

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