SPINACH-AND-FONTINA STRATA
Young fontina, a superb melting cheese, adds lushness and a little tang to the strata. And remember to put whole nutmeg on your shopping list; a bit of the freshly grated spice amplifies the other flavors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 10h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Fill pan with as much spinach as will fit; cook, stirring, adding remainder a handful at a time as space allows. When all the spinach is wilted, stir in pepper and nutmeg. Drain spinach in a sieve. When cool enough to handle, squeeze excess moisture from spinach by hand.
- Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Place a third of the bread in a single layer in dish. Top with half the spinach mixture and a third of the cheeses. Repeat layering with a third of the bread, remaining spinach mixture, and a third of the cheeses, then top with remaining bread.
- Whisk together 6 eggs, 2 cups milk, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and carefully pour over bread. Cover with parchment, and gently press down with hands until egg mixture soaks through top of bread. Cover parchment with foil, and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, remove strata from refrigerator, uncover, and let stand 30 minutes. Whisk together remaining 2 eggs and 2/3 cup milk, and pour over strata, gently pressing between layers of bread with a spoon or spatula to ensure that egg mixture seeps to bottom. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until puffed and golden brown in places, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
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[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a great dish. Will definitely make it again.
Nour Al_Shami
[email protected]I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.
Hurairah Sula
[email protected]YUM! Will definitely make it again.
Khuki Aktar
[email protected]This Spinach and Fontina Strata was the perfect dish to make for a special occasion. It was elegant and delicious, and it was sure to impress my guests. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future special occasions.
Anya Hinata
[email protected]Loved the flavor! Super easy to make as well.
Sania hanif
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.
SfP_X_sohel AnGeL_pornima
[email protected]Great recipe! Will definitely make it again.
prabhakar mishra
[email protected]This Spinach and Fontina Strata was the perfect dish to bring to a potluck. It was easy to transport and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future potlucks.
Jbreal Consult
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious and hearty dish.
BLU3
[email protected]I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor combination and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future parties.
Adam Cinrinsay
[email protected]Delicious! Loved the creamy texture and the spinach added a nice pop of flavor.
trenton wilson
[email protected]This Spinach and Fontina Strata was a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole. The combination of flavors was perfect, and the texture was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again!