Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata
This savory breakfast strata layers toasted Italian bread with spinach, sweet sautéed onions, and melty mozzarella, then rests overnight so every cube soaks up the egg custard. Baked until puffed and golden, it delivers a tender interior with cheesy pockets and herb aroma. Perfect for brunch or holiday mornings when you want rich flavor with minimal a.m. effort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute more. Mix in spinach, remove from heat, and set aside.
- 2
Coat the inside of a 3-quart (9x13-inch) baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/3 of the bread cubes in an even layer on the bottom. Add 1/3 of the spinach mixture and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese on top. Repeat these layers two more times with the remaining bread, spinach mixture, and cheese.
- 3
Combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until blended. Pour evenly over the layered bread and spinach in the baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
- 4
Take the dish out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to let the pan come to room temperature.
- 5
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, 45 to 55 minutes. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 481.97 kcal High 24%
- Protein 26.55 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 52.41 g 19%
- Total Fat 18.58 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 8.83 g High 44%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 293.09 mg High 98%
- Sodium 860.77 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 3.85 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 8.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 409.47 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 5.43 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 585.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 167.43 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.42 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Make Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter Flavored Cooking Spray, Chopped Spinach, Eggs, and Herbes de Provence. Each serving provides about 481.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter-Flavored Cooking Spray, Chopped Spinach, Eggs, Herbes de Provence, Italian Bread. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 481.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata healthy?
- Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 481.97 calories and 26.55 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 860.77 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.83 g (44% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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