Description
Indulge in a savory and rich croissant strata loaded with spinach, feta, and Gruyere cheese. This make-ahead breakfast bake is perfect for a leisurely brunch or a cozy morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Pieces:
- 6 large croissants (cut into 2-inch pieces)
Spinach Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Egg Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Cheese Blend:
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 3/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Butter for greasing baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Spinach: Cook onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic, then spinach, season, and wilt.
- Mix Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, and mustard. Add cheeses.
- Combine and Bake: Toss croissant pieces in the egg mixture, fold in spinach, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Experiment with kale or Swiss chard as spinach alternatives.
- Prepare the strata the night before for a quick morning bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
