Mediterranean Spinach Strata |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Fresh tomatoes and spinach pair well with nutty Asiago and tangy feta cheese in this make-ahead dish that's great for lunch, brunch or dinner. Substitute Parmesan, Romano, or sharp provolone cheese for the Asiago, if you prefer. Presliced mushrooms and packaged spinach provide a head start. A single serving of this strata contains about a third of your daily calcium needs Ingredients:
2 (8-ounce) loaves french bread baguette, cut into 1-inch-thick slices |
cooking spray |
1 cup chopped onion |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
2 (7-ounce) bags baby spinach |
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided |
3 cups thinly sliced plum tomato (about 1 pound) |
1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese |
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated asiago cheese, divided |
3 cups fat-free milk |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano |
5 large eggs, lightly beaten |
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle flour over mushroom mixture; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 1 bag of spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts. Add remaining spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4. Place half of bread slices in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread spinach mixture over bread. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle evenly with feta and half of Asiago cheese. Arrange remaining bread slices over cheese. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, milk, and remaining ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Pour over bread; sprinkle with remaining Asiago cheese. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 350°.
6. Uncover strata; bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Serve warm.
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