Bacon, Cheddar and Spinach Strata

Recipesfull introduces to you: Breakfast Casserole Recipes. (Bacon, Cheddar and Spinach Strata). Even with just one layer of filling in the middle of this strata, you'll be looking at a gorgeous casserole which should thoroughly impress your brunch guests . . . bottomless Mimosas or no.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Bacon, Cheddar and Spinach Strata

Ingredients

1 tablespoon bacon grease

1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread

cubed

12 large eggs

2 teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

2 ½ cups heavy cream

1 pound sliced bacon

cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips

1 pound fresh spinach

wilted

squeezed dry

12 ounces shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

divided

Amish Egg Casserole

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Oil bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with about a tablespoon of bacon fat.

Step 2

Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Crack eggs into a separate mixing bowl. Season with salt pepper cayenne and nutmeg. Add cream and whisk mixture thoroughly.

Step 4

Pour egg/cream mixture over the bread cubes and mix to distribute ingredients evenly. Allow bread mixture to sit about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 5

Transfer half of the bread mixture to the baking pan; spread evenly over the bottom and press mixture down a bit. Top with half of the grated Cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon pieces in an even layer over the cheese. Place the cooked spinach over the bacon; top with half of the remaining cheese. Finish with the rest of the soaked bread cubes spread evenly and pressed down slightly. Sprinkle with the rest of the grated cheese. Cover and let strata sit at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 7

Bake strata in preheated oven until set about 45 minutes. Optionally you can broil the strata for a minute or two to brown the top.

Nutritional Information

Bacon, Cheddar and Spinach Strata

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 535.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.8g 44%

Carbohydrates: 23.5g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 39.9g 61%

Saturated Fat: 20g 100%

Cholesterol: 267.7mg 89%

Vitamin A Iu: 4969.4IU 99%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.2mg 48%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 11mg 18%

Folate: 137.2mcg 34%

Calcium: 349.8mg 35%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 51.5mg 18%

Potassium: 415mg 12%

Sodium: 1168.5mg 47%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 358.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.