Ingredients
– 2 teaspoons olive oil plus more for greasing the baking dish
– 3 cups chopped spinach, packed
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 pound (about 6 cups) crusty bread, cut into large cubes
– 4 ounces chevre cheese
– 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
– 3 large roasted red peppers, chopped (about 1 cup)
– 3 ounces prosciutto, torn into bite-size pieces (optional)
– 4 scallions or chives, chopped
– 8 eggs
– 3 cups whole milk (2% milk can be used as a substitute)
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of thyme, oregano, and basil)
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350ยฐF and grease a 9ร13 baking dish with olive oil. Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
2-Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 4 cloves minced garlic and sautรฉ until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3-Add the 3 cups packed chopped spinach and cook until wilted and the moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and set aside.
4-Arrange the 1 pound (about 6 cups) crusty bread cubes in a single layer at the bottom of the baking dish.
5-Layer one-third of the 4 ounces chevre cheese, 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 3 large chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 cup), the spinach and garlic mixture, 3 ounces prosciutto (if using), and 4 chopped scallions over the bread.
6-Add another layer of bread and repeat the layering until all ingredients are used.
7-In a large bowl, whisk together the 8 eggs, 3 cups whole milk (or 2% milk as a substitute), 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
8-Pour the mixture evenly over the layered bread and toppings in the dish.
9-Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is puffed and slightly golden. For dietary adaptations, use alternatives as needed.
Last Step:
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๐ Prepare the strata the night before; cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake.
๐ Use sturdy crusty bread like sourdough for best texture; avoid soft sandwich bread.
๐ฅ Omit prosciutto for a vegetarian option or substitute with cooked sausage, bacon, or ham.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 6.1 grams
- Sodium: 1002 mg
- Fat: 16 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7.3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0.02 grams
- Carbohydrates: 29.4 grams
- Fiber: 1.6 grams
- Protein: 19 grams
- Cholesterol: 157 mg
