SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE STRATA WITH RED PEPPERS

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Here's an excellent breakfast casserole that can also be used as a light dinner. It must be refrigerated at least 8 hours before baking. Prep time does not include refrigeration.

Provided by Terri F.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
9 eggs
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch long thin strips
3 1/2 cups milk
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
9 slices day old Italian bread
2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained
3 scallions, sliced thin
3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add peppers, and saute until tender, about 6 minutes, then set aside.
  • Press all liquid out of thawed spinach and set aside.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy.
  • Beat in spinach, milk, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and generous fresh pepper.
  • Grease a 13x9 baking dish with a small amount of the butter.
  • Use the rest of the butter to coat one side of each slice of bread, and then cut bread into 1 inch cubes.
  • You should have 9 cups approximately of cubed bread.
  • Layer half the bread cubes, then half the red pepper strips, 1 jar of artichoke hearts, half the scallions, half the spinach mixture, and half the cheddar cheese.
  • Repeat layers in order, ending with cheddar cheese.
  • Cover dish and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator and uncover 30 minutes prior to baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake for 1 hour until golden brown on top and firm in center, a knife inserted in center will come out clean.
  • Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

Felistas Mwandiyambira
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I love the combination of spinach, artichokes, and red peppers in this strata.


Jolene Davis
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This strata is a great way to start the day.


Lylacc Youyou
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This strata is a delicious and versatile recipe.


Biosnap
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This strata is a great way to use up leftovers.


Samiullah Samiullah
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I love that this strata can be made with frozen spinach and artichoke hearts.


Farhan Rasool
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This strata is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch.


Azazul haque
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I'm not a fan of spinach, but I loved this strata. The artichokes and red peppers really balanced out the flavor.


Marilyn Rivera
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This strata is a delicious and easy way to get your veggies in.


Uttom Roy
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I love the combination of spinach, artichokes, and red peppers in this strata.


Sanan Ali
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This strata is a great way to start the day. It's filling, flavorful, and easy to make.


Kato Shakil
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I'm always looking for new breakfast casserole recipes and this one is a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Nizam Munawar
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This is a delicious and versatile recipe. I've made it with different types of cheese, vegetables, and even meat. It's always a hit.


Anaille Flores
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I love that this strata can be made with frozen spinach and artichoke hearts. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


Hussnain Prince
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This strata is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a family breakfast.


Adem ibrahim
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this strata! The artichokes and red peppers really balance out the flavor.


Abbas Abbasalibahadur
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This is a great recipe for a make-ahead breakfast or brunch. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next morning.


MD Arfin Islam
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I made this strata for a brunch party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the red peppers.


SheerazJaN shah
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This spinach and artichoke strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole. I used frozen spinach and artichoke hearts, and it turned out great. The strata was fluffy and flavorful, and the red peppers added a nice touch of color and flavo