Spinach Strata Recipe

Name: Spinach Strata Recipe
Ingredients: 8 ounces day-old crusty bread, such as pain au levain, large dice (about 6 cups); 2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach leaves (about 3 1/2 ounces); 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 3/4 ounces); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating the pan; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon); 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces day-old crusty bread, such as pain au levain, large dice (about 6 cups)
2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach leaves (about 3 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 3/4 ounces)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating the pan
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves

Directions

1

Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with olive oil.
2

Add the bread, spinach, and half of the feta.
3

Gently toss the mixture with your hands until combined, then spread it into an even layer; set aside.
4

Whisk the measured olive oil, lemon zest, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
5

Add the eggs and milk and whisk until combined.
6

Very slowly drizzle the mixture over the bread and evenly sprinkle the remaining half of the feta over top.
7

Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the top third of the oven.
9

Uncover the strata and bake until the custard is set and the edges are browned, about 45 to 55 minutes.
10

Place on a wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes.
11

Sprinkle with the fresh oregano and serve warm.