This protein-packed breakfast casserole is the perfect recipe for when you have a crowd to feed.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes.
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.
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Remove from heat and stir in spinach.
Layer half the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
Top with half of the spinach mixture and 1/4 cup cheese.
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Repeat the layering with the remaining bread, spinach mixture and 1/2 cup cheese.
Whisk half-and-half, eggs, mustard, pepper, nutmeg and salt together in a large bowl.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture; top with the reserved bacon.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours.
Remove the strata from the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350F.
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Bake the strata, uncovered, until puffed and golden brown all over, 40 to 45 minutes.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
To make ahead
Prepare through Step 4 and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
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Dietary cholesterol has minimal impact on the amount of cholesterol in our blood.
Egg yolk also provides the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which contribute to healthy vision.
Like eggs, cheese has also had a bad reputation regarding its fat content.
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It even contributes gut-healthy probiotics.
Some types of cheese can be high in sodium, so chooselower-sodium varietieswhen possible.
A strata is a key in of breakfast casserole thats essentially a savory bread pudding.
Center-cut bacon comes packaged with the fatty ends removed, whereas regular bacon still has them.
Center-cut bacon is typically priced the same as regular bacon, so its up to your preference.
Find center-cut bacon alongside regular bacon in the refrigerator aisle of your supermarket.
Assemble the strata the night before and keep it in the refrigerator.
This will allow the bread to soak up the eggs and other flavorful ingredients.
All you have to do is pop it in the oven the following day, making breakfast a cinch.
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