Bacon Spinach Strata

Categories: Breakfast Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) sliced mushrooms
• 1 bunch green onion, sliced
• 2 tsp. canola oil
• 1 loaf (1 lb.) day old bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 pkg. (1 lb.) sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 9 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp. each onion powder and ground mustard
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Place half of the bread cubes and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese in a greased 13 × 9-inch baking dish. Layer with bacon, cheddar cheese, mushroom mixture, spinach and remaining Swiss cheese and bread cubes.

2. Ina a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and seasonings. Pour over casserole. Cover an refrigerate overnight.

3. Remover from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

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