Ingredients:
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed of moisture
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
8 cups (1-inch) French bread cubes, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyère or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup (4 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Powdered Coffee Creamer
9 large eggs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Directions:
GREASE 3-quart casserole dish or 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
MELT butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in spinach; remove from heat.
PLACE 4 cups bread cubes in prepared dish. Top evenly with half of spinach mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup Gruyère cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering, ending with cheese.
WHISK together water and Coffee-mate in medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in eggs, mustard, remaining salt and remaining pepper. Pour evenly over strata. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Allow strata to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to baking.
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
BAKE, uncovered, for 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
Estimated Times:
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
50 minutes
Cooling Time: 480 minutes
Servings: 6
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