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Spinach, Sausage, and Cheese Strata -- Looking for a make-ahead dish you can serve at a brunch party? This Spinach, Sausage, and Cheese Strata can be prepped the day before so all you have to do in the morning is pop it in the oven | wearenotmartha.com

Spinach, Sausage, and Cheese Strata

Looking for a make-ahead dish you can serve at a brunch party? This Spinach, Sausage, and Cheese Strata can be prepped the day before so all you have to do in the morning is pop it in the oven! Plus, it's a crowd pleasing dish packed with eggs, sausage, spinach, and cheese.
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Course: Breakfast
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
Author: We are not Martha

Ingredients

  • 14 oz. fresh spinach (you can substitute for frozen spinach, thawed)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. spicy Italian sausage (is sausage has casing, remove)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper, divided
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 cups cubed French or Italian bread
  • 2 cups freshly grated gruyere cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups milke (I used whole)
  • 9 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

  • If using fresh spinach, start by steaming it down. Rinse with cold water and while leaves are still wet, place in a large pot over high heat. Cover pot and let cook for 3-4 minutes, until just steamed down.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook while breaking up with a spoon or spatula until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage to a bowl and set aside, leaving sausage grease in pan.
  • Add chopped onion to pan and cook until soft, for about 5 minutes. Add ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and nutmeg and cook for another minute. Stir in spinach and remove pan from heat.
  • Generously butter a 3 quart baking dish (I used 9x13) and spread ⅓ of the cubed bread on the bottom of the dish.
  • Top bread with ⅓ of the spinach/onion mixture, ⅓ the sausage, and ⅓ of each cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are gone.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, dijon mustard, remaining ½ tsp salt, and remaining ½ tsp pepper.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the baking dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours and up to a day.
  • When ready to enjoy, remove from fridge and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then place, uncovered, in oven at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through. Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Note that recipe prep time does not include 8 hours chilling time for strata.
  • Recipe lightly adapted from Smitten Kitchen
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