Spinach And Bacon Strata Recipe

This Spinach and Bacon Giada Strata is a delicious and impressive brunch casserole, perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion! Inspired by Giada De Laurentiis, this recipe has been tweaked to perfection for a family-friendly flavor that will wow your guests. Flaky bread soaked in a creamy custard, layered with savory spinach, crispy bacon, and melted cheese – it's a make-ahead breakfast casserole that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy enough for a weekend brunch, yet elegant enough for a holiday gathering. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 870.2 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spinach And Bacon Strata

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How to Make Spinach And Bacon Strata

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  4. Add bread cubes to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow bread to soak up the custard.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine sauteed spinach, crumbled bacon, and half of the shredded cheese.
  6. Spread half of the bread mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the spinach and bacon mixture.
  7. Spread the remaining bread mixture over the spinach and bacon layer.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  9. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

106g

Carbs

16g

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