A delicious and comforting baked casserole that combines fresh spinach, hearty mushrooms, and cheesy goodness. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner.
Spinach Mushroom Strata
A delicious and comforting baked casserole that combines fresh spinach, hearty mushrooms, and cheesy goodness. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 10 oz fresh spinach chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 cups milk whole or 2%
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 cups bread cubed – stale bread works best
- 6 eggs large, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper ground
- 2 tbsp butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large skillet, cook the mushrooms and onions over medium heat until they are soft and the onions are translucent.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the bread cubes in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Top with half of the spinach mixture and half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, spinach mixture, and cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the strata.
- Let the dish sit for about 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
