Spinach and Pancetta Strata
kathleen
Layered spinach mixture with eggs, cheese, and Italian bread
ingredients
- 2 tblsp olive oil
- 4 ounces pancetta (or bacon)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 10-oz box frozen, thawed chopped spinach, squeezed dry
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 loaf (1 pound) good Italian bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups whole milk
- 10 eggs
directions
- 1
Heat oil in heavy skillet.
- 2
Add cubed pancetta and saute until crisp. remove from pan.
- 3
Add onion to pan drippings and saute until soft.(about 4 minutes)
- 4
Add spinach and garlic. Saute about 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir in half the salt & pepper, and all the nutmeg, and pancetta.
- 1
Butter a 3-quart baking dish.
- 2
Place half of bread in pan. Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- 3
Repeat layering.
- 4
Whisk eggs and the rest of the salt and pepper.
- 5
Pour evenly over the strata.
- 6
Cover and chill 2-12 hours.
- 7
Bake in 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes.
- 8
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Source: Maryellen
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