Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata

Name: Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 dash Butter-Flavored Cooking Spray; 2 cups Chopped Spinach; 9 whole Eggs; 3 pinch Herbes de Provence; 8 cups Italian Bread; 1 cup Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 cup Skim Milk; 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 1.5 cups Yellow Onion

Breakfast 🍳Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌

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

Make-Ahead Spinach and Mozzarella Breakfast Strata

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.