Spinach And Tomato Strata Recipes

SPINACH AND TOMATO STRATA

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook spinach and garlic in oil until liquid evaporates. Cool. , Spread one can of tomatoes on the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange one layer of bread slices over tomatoes. Arrange Swiss cheese slices over bread. Layer spinach, onions and Feta cheese over Swiss cheese. , Top with the second can of tomatoes and another layer of bread slices. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minuets before serving.

CHEESY SPINACH-TOMATO STRATA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Coat six 4-ounce ramekins with butter-flavored cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream and Dijon mustard; stir in chopped spinach leaves.
• Divide mixture evenly among prepared ramekins.
• Divide tomatoes and Jarlsberg cheese evenly among ramekins.
• Place ramekins on baking sheet.
• Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or until eggs are set and golden brown.
• Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

HAM, SPINACH AND CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach, bell peppers and leeks; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• In baking dish, layer ham, spinach mixture, 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese and the bread. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and the Italian cheese blend. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 325°F. Bake loosely covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake about 30 minutes longer or until top is golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.