Cheesy Tomato Spinach Breakfast Strata Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while soy milk is often cheaper.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain is healthier, while white bread is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with olive oil.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bell peppers and mushrooms; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes; remove from heat.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

Layer bread cubes in the greased baking dish.

Spread the sautéed vegetables over the bread cubes evenly.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread and vegetables, ensuring even coverage.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden and set.

Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking Techniques

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