Best 9 Spinach Cheese Strata Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our exquisite Spinach and Cheese Strata, a delectable dish that combines the vibrant flavors of spinach, the richness of cheese, and the comforting warmth of bread. This versatile recipe offers three enticing variations: a classic Spinach and Cheese Strata, a hearty Sausage and Spinach Strata, and a delightful Vegetable Strata. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're hosting a brunch, seeking a satisfying breakfast option, or preparing a make-ahead meal, our Spinach and Cheese Strata recipes are sure to impress.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA



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Categories     Cheese     Egg     Leafy Green     Mustard     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Spinach     Winter     Gourmet     New Year's Day

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (1 large)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
8 cups cubed (1 inch) French or Italian bread (1/2 lb)
6 oz coarsely grated Gruyère (2 cups)
2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)
2 3/4 cups milk
9 large eggs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Squeeze handfuls of spinach to remove as much liquid as possible, then finely chop.
  • Cook onion in butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in spinach, then remove from heat.
  • Spread one third of bread cubes in a buttered 3-quart gratin dish or other shallow ceramic baking dish and top evenly with one third of spinach mixture. Sprinkle with one third of each cheese. Repeat layering twice (ending with cheeses).
  • Whisk together milk, eggs, mustard, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and pour evenly over strata. Chill strata, covered with plastic wrap, at least 8 hours (for bread to absorb custard).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Let strata stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Bake strata, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA



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I adopted this recipe. Don't let the length of the recipe scare you. It is really a very simple dish to prepare with excellent flavors. The gruyere adds a lot of flavor to this savory dish.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped (1 large)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
8 cups French bread (1/2 lb) or 8 cups Italian bread, in 1 inch cubes (1/2 lb)
6 ounces gruyere, coarsely grated (2 cups)
2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese, finely grated (1 cup)
2 3/4 cups milk
9 large eggs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Squeeze handfuls of spinach to remove as much liquid as possible, then finely chop.
  • Cook onion in butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in spinach, then remove from heat.
  • Spread one third of bread cubes in a buttered 3-quart gratin dish or other shallow ceramic baking dish and top evenly with one third of spinach mixture.
  • Sprinkle with one third of each cheese.
  • Repeat layering twice (ending with cheeses).
  • Whisk together milk, eggs, mustard, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and pour evenly over strata.
  • Chill strata, covered with plastic wrap, at least 8 hours (for bread to absorb custard).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Let strata stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Bake strata, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • note: Strata can be chilled up to 1 day.
  • Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.

HAM, SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA



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Brunch for a crowd? Layer it all in the baking dish the day before serving. Just pop it in the oven for a fuss-free, easy-on-the-host brunch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into strips
1 cup sliced leeks
3 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 loaf (9 oz) ciabatta or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
7 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach, bell peppers and leeks; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
  • In baking dish, layer ham, spinach mixture, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the bread. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and the Italian cheese blend. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Bake loosely covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake about 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

HAM, SPINACH, AND CHEESE STRATA



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From Betty Crocker I think. Could also use ciabatta bread, or whatever bread like that you might have on hand. Could also play around with whatever cheese you have on hand. Time listed does NOT include sitting time in fridge.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 (9 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into strips
1 cup leek, sliced
3 cups cooked ham, diced
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
7 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups Italian cheese blend, shredded

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach, bell peppers and leeks; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
  • In baking dish, layer the ham, the spinach mixture, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the bread. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until blended and pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and the Italian cheese blend. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours (overnight is great).
  • Heat oven to 325°F Bake loosely covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake about 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.7, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 272.5, Sodium 694.9, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 34.6

HAM, CHEESE, AND SPINACH STRATA



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Categories     Egg     Brunch

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups firm day old bread cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Tb butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
½ red pepper, chopped
4-6 oz fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 cups grated sharp cheddar
¾ cup diced ham
6 eggs
2½ cups milk or half-and-half
2 tsp Dijon mustard
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 tsp dried basil
Handful cherry tomatoes, halved [optional

Steps:

  • Spray a 9 x 13 casserole with cooking spray. Melt butter in large skillet. Sauté onion and pepper and over medium-low heat until soft [about 5 minutes]. Add the spinach, cover pan, and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally. Scatter half the bread cubes in casserole. Spoon spinach mixture over bread, then sprinkle on half of the cheese and all of the ham. Scatter the rest of the bread cubes over layers and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese. Whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and basil. Pour liquid evenly over the casserole. Scatter tomatoes over top. Press down bread cubes slightly to moisten. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Remove plastic wrap and bake at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes until set. Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

SPINACH, BACON AND CHEESE STRATA



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Adapted from WeightWatchers - a Strata is sort of like an omlette, and sort of like a quiche. It's cooked stovetop, and then broiled in the oven - so if you don't have an oven-proof skillet, cover the handle with aluminum foil before broiling! Weight Watchers Points per slice: 4

Provided by Makin Bacon

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 6 slices, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 slices cooked crisp turkey bacon
1/2 cup onion
1 cup cooked spinach
cooking spray, 1 spray(s)
3 slices light whole wheat bread
3 large eggs
1 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup cabot light reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add onion sauté until vegetable are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and fold until wilted. Remove vegetables from pan and set aside.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Off heat, coat same skillet with cooking spray. Arrange bread slices tightly in bottom of skillet.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, EggBeaters, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over bread and allow milk mixture to soak in entirely (like when you make French toast). Sprinkle bread with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
  • Place skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook, shaking pan frequently to promote even cooking, until almost cooked through to the top, about 4 or 5 minutes.
  • Place skillet under broiler to set eggs, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from broiler; top with bacon-vegetable mixture, cheddar cheese and remaining tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Place skillet under broiler again until cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Slice into 6 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.

HAM, SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA



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Brunch for a crowd? Layer it all in the baking dish the day before serving. Just pop it in the oven for a fuss-free, easy-on-the-host brunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into strips
1 cup sliced leeks
3 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 loaf (9 oz) ciabatta or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
7 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach, bell peppers and leeks; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
  • In baking dish, layer ham, spinach mixture, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the bread. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and the Italian cheese blend. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Bake loosely covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake about 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

MAC 'N CHEESE AND SPINACH STRATA #SP5



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Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. A combination of 2 of my favorite foods, this creamy, cheesy casserole is made with Simply Macaroni & Cheese and layered with chopped spinach. Buttery and cheesy breadcrumbs top this delicious dish and give it an added punch of flavor.

Provided by Souxie

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (20 ounce) packages Simply Macaroni & Cheese, heated as directed on package
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-3 quart glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Transfer 1 package of the heated Simply Macaroni and Cheese to the bottom of prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top evenly with spoonfuls of spinach. Cover spinach with 2nd package of macaroni and cheese and spread evenly.
  • In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, butter and cheese. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly and crumbs are just starting to brown.

SPINACH CHEESE STRATA



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Here's a delicious brunch dish for the holidays. I usually garnish with red and green pepper rings overlapped in the center for a festive touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cups Wheat Chex
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion and peppers in butter until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in spinach and cereal. Spoon into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. , In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, bacon, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over cheese. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are measured and prepped before starting the recipe.
  • Fresh Spinach: Use fresh spinach for optimal flavor and texture; if using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water before adding.
  • Cheese Choices: Feel free to experiment with different cheese combinations, such as a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Layering: Layer the ingredients evenly for a consistent texture and even cooking.
  • Overnight Chilling: Chilling the strata overnight allows the flavors to meld and results in a firmer texture.
  • Baking Dish: Use a baking dish that is large enough to accommodate all the ingredients without overcrowding.
  • Covering: Cover the strata with foil during baking to prevent the top from becoming too brown.
  • Toothpick Test: Insert a toothpick into the center of the strata; if it comes out clean, the strata is cooked through.
  • Serving: Serve the strata warm, garnished with additional cheese, herbs, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Spinach and cheese strata is a versatile and satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. With its combination of savory cheeses, tender spinach, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, this strata is sure to be a hit. Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite cheese blend and add-ins like cooked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or diced bell peppers for a personalized touch. Whether you're feeding a crowd or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home, this spinach and cheese strata is sure to impress.

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