Name: Spinach and Cheese Strata
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 10 hr
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, thawed; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (1 large); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 8 cups cubed (1 inch) French or Italian bread (1/2 lb); 6 oz coarsely grated Gruyère (2 cups); 2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup); 2 3/4 cups milk; 9 large eggs; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

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Spinach and Cheese StrataRomulo Yanes

Cooks' note:

• Strata can be chilled up to 1 day. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.

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