Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Additional: 8hrs35 mins

Total: 9hrs45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 ½ cups finely chopped yellow onion

3 pinches herbes de Provence

or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

butter-flavored cooking spray

8 cups cubed Italian bread

1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

or more to taste

9 large eggs

1 cup skim milk

Amish Egg Casserole

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft about 5 minutes. Add herbes de Provence salt and pepper; continue to cook for 1 minute more. Stir in spinach remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Spray the inside of a 3-quart (9x13-inch) baking dish with cooking spray. Layer the bottom of the dish with 1/3 of the bread cubes. Top with 1/3 of the spinach mixture and 1/3 mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers twice more with remaining bread spinach mixture and cheese.

Step 3

Combine eggs milk salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk together until blended. Pour evenly over the bread and spinach layered in the baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours up to 1 day.

Step 4

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to allow pan to get to room temperature.

Step 5

Meanwhile preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 6

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until puffed golden brown and cooked through 45 to 55 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 297.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.8g 38%

Carbohydrates: 25.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 13.9g 21%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 31%

Cholesterol: 230mg 77%

Vitamin A Iu: 9026.2IU 181%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.5mg 43%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 6.2mg 10%

Folate: 203.9mcg 51%

Calcium: 426.1mg 43%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 76.1mg 27%

Potassium: 454.4mg 13%

Sodium: 485.1mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 125.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.