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Creamy breakfast casserole with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs in a skillet.

Spinach, Sausage, And Tomato Strata

Bree Hester
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, eggs
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 289 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 package apple-maple chicken sausage (7 ounces) or any sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups spinach loosely packed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 4 cups dense bread cubes about 1/2 a baguette
  • Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Parsley and chives finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, ovenproof cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage. Cook and stir for about 8-10 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
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  • Add the onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes, until they soften and start to turn golden.
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  • Add the mushrooms and continue to cook for about 5 minutes longer, until they release their juices and most of the moisture evaporates. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
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  • Add the spinach a little at a time while stirring.
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  • As the spinach begins to wilt, season to taste with salt and pepper.
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  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and half-and-half. Season lightly with salt and pepper if needed.
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  • Remove skillet from heat. Add the bread cubes and toss lightly to combine.
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  • Scatter the tomatoes and cheese over the top.
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  • Pour the egg custard overtop. Press gently with a spoon to submerge the bread.
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  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, until the center is set, the top is puffed and lightly golden, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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  • Remove from oven and let the strata stand for 5-10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and chives. Serve directly from the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 354mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Spinach, Sausage, and Tomato Strata
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