How to Make Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to a delightful recipe for a make-ahead spinach and mozzarella breakfast strata! This dish is perfect for busy mornings when you want a delicious and satisfying breakfast without the hassle of cooking first thing in the morning. The best part about this recipe is that you can prepare it the night before and simply pop it in the oven in the morning for a warm and comforting meal that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped yellow onion
  • 3 pinches herbes de Provence, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • butter-flavored cooking spray
  • 8 cups cubed Italian bread
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
  • 9 large eggs
  • 1 cup skim milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper; continue to cook for 1 minute more. Stir in spinach, remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Spray the inside of a 3-quart (9x13-inch) baking dish with cooking spray. Layer the bottom of the dish with 1/3 of the bread cubes. Top with 1/3 of the spinach mixture and 1/3 mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers twice more with remaining bread, spinach mixture, and cheese.
  • Combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk together until blended. Pour evenly over the bread and spinach layered in the baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 8 hours, up to 1 day.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to allow pan to get to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    298 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 230mg
    • Sodium: 485mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 426mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 454mg