Bacon, Cheddar and Spinach Strata

Name: Bacon, Cheddar and Spinach Strata
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
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\u2009½ 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

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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.

INGRIDIENT

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

DIRECTION

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.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 535 calories; protein 21.8g; carbohydrates 23.5g; fat 39.9g; cholesterol 267.7mg; sodium 1168.5mg.

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