Description
Serve up a decadent breakfast casserole filled with all the good stuff you need to start your weekend the right way. Make the day before, and just pop in the oven in the morning.
Ingredients
1/4 cup (0.6 dl) chopped dry-packed sundried tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
6 ounces (170 g) frozen spinach, thawed
1/2 cup (1.25 dl) chopped roasted red peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
5 cups (1.25 l) cubed French or Italian bread, crusts removed (about 1/2 pound or 225 g)
4 large eggs
1 cup (2.5 dl) milk
1/4 cup (0.6 dl) heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Pinch freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup (0.8 dl) ricotta
1 cup (2.5 dl) gruyère, grated
1/2 cup (1.25 dl) parmesan, finely grated
Instructions
Prepare Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach
- Cover sundried tomatoes with boiling water and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain off water.
- Squeeze handfuls of spinach to remove as much water as possible, then chop.
Sauté Vegetables
- Over medium-low heat, heat butter until no longer bubbling.
- Sauté onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and stir until golden, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in spinach, roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir until the mixture is dry, about 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Assemble the Strata
- In a buttered square casserole, layer half of the bread cubes.
- Spread over half of the spinach mixture, then spoonfuls of half of the ricotta.
- Scatter half of the gruyère and parmesan over the mixture. Repeat layering with the remaining ingredients.
Prepare the Egg Mixture
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
Refrigerate
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Bake
- In the morning, remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the casserole until browned and cooked through, about 45-50 minutes.
Notes
- Dry Ingredients: Ensure the spinach and sundried tomatoes are as dry as possible to prevent the strata from becoming soggy.
- Layering: Proper layering ensures even distribution of ingredients and flavors.
- Overnight Rest: Refrigerating overnight allows the bread to absorb the egg mixture, enhancing the texture and flavor.
- Check for Doneness: Insert a knife in the center of the strata; it should come out clean when done.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Refrigeration: Overnight
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 200g
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 145mg