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Mushroom Spinach Strata

Ingredients

  • 3/4 to 1 pound Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 12 slices white bread, crusts removed
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, trimmed, sliced
  • 2 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 (9 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed, drained
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

1 hour

Serves:

8

This hearty Mushroom Spinach Strata is a wonderful dish for a breakfast or brunch. It’s simple to make and loaded with flavor.

Why Try? Its’ pleasant aroma helps make the morning go smoothly.

Foodie Byte: You can prepare it a day ahead and just pop in the oven about an hour before you’re ready to serve.

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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven 350°F.
  2. Soften 3 tablespoons butter, spread on bread, set aside.
  3. Melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté mushrooms, onions and spinach 5 to 8 minutes or until tender. Remove from skillet, season with salt and pepper, set aside.
  4. In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer 1/2 bread-mushroom mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers in the same order.
  5. Mix eggs, milk, mustard, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Pour over layers, refrigerate overnight.
  6. Bake uncovered 1 hour or until bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley, serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories 519, Carbohydrates 25g, Cholesterol 211mg, Fat 38g, Fat Calories 335, Fiber 2g, Protein 22g, Saturated Fat 22g, Sodium 833mg. Daily Values: Calcium 531.76mg 53%, Phos 395.24mg 40%, Copper 0.21mg 11%, Zinc 2.4mg 16%, Panto 1.44mg 14%, Biotin 14.23mcg 4743%, Iodine 51.73mcg 34%, Magnesium 53.01mg 13%, Iron 2.43mg 14%, Vitamin B6 11%, Vitamin C 8%, Vitamin B12 17%, Vitamin D 22%, Vit E-a-Toco 6%, Vitamin A 100%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.