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This Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Strata will be a fantastic addition to your next holiday brunch or weekend breakfast! Make it the night before and bake it in the morning for a stress free, hearty egg dish everyone will enjoy! #strata #eggs #bacon #spinach #bread #brunch #breakfast #christmas #thanksgiving #breakfastcasserole
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Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Strata

This Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Strata can be made the night before and baked in the morning for a stress free, hearty egg dish everyone will enjoy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Eggs
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese strata, strata
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 8 ounces whole wheat crusty artisan bread, or sourdough bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cups milk, I used 2%
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella

Instructions

  • In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat cook the bacon until browned and crisp. Remove from the skillet onto a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Remove all of the bacon grease except for 1 tablespoon from the skillet. Add in the diced onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Add in the baby spinach and grated garlic and sauté until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. 
  • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, egg whites, Dijon, thyme, nutmeg, milk, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper until combined.
  • Spray a 3-quart ceramic baking dish with cooking spray. Spread one-third of the bread cubes into the dish. Add one-third of spinach mixture, bacon and cheese. Repeat layering twice with remaining bread, spinach, bacon and cheese.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the strata and cover the baking dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • The next day, let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F. Bake the strata, uncovered, on the middle rack of oven until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, 50 to 65 minutes. If the strata starts to get too brown on top, cover it loosely with a piece of foil. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 917mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g