2cupsFrozen Spinach thawed or fresh, checked spinach, cut in ribbons
8cupsChallah, cut into 1-inch cubes
8ozCheddar Cheese, shredded
2ozGrated Parmesan Cheese
9Eggs
2 ¾cupsMilk
2tbspDijon or Yellow mustard
½tspGround Black Pepper
¼tspFresh Grated Nutmeg
1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and then add the onion, cooking until it's soft and translucent. Stir in the spinach and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook for three minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Butter a 9 x 13 x 3 inch casserole dish. Layer the bread cubes, cheeses, and cooked spinach mixture, making three layers.
3
Whisk the eggs and milk together, and then add the mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour over the strata. Cover with plastic wrap and chill, for several hours or overnight.
4
Set the dish out to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and bake for 45 to 50 Minutes, or until the edges have browned slightly and pulled away from the edges.
Ingredients
2tbspUnsalted Butter
1Large Spanish Onion, minced
1tspSalt, divided
2cupsFrozen Spinach thawed or fresh, checked spinach, cut in ribbons
8cupsChallah, cut into 1-inch cubes
8ozCheddar Cheese, shredded
2ozGrated Parmesan Cheese
9Eggs
2 ¾cupsMilk
2tbspDijon or Yellow mustard
½tspGround Black Pepper
¼tspFresh Grated Nutmeg
Directions
1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and then add the onion, cooking until it's soft and translucent. Stir in the spinach and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook for three minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Butter a 9 x 13 x 3 inch casserole dish. Layer the bread cubes, cheeses, and cooked spinach mixture, making three layers.
3
Whisk the eggs and milk together, and then add the mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour over the strata. Cover with plastic wrap and chill, for several hours or overnight.
4
Set the dish out to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and bake for 45 to 50 Minutes, or until the edges have browned slightly and pulled away from the edges.
