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Ham, Cheese, and Spinach Strata

Ham, Cheese, and Spinach Strata

This is truly a dish that works for grown-ups and kids alike. You can serve this for dinner with a salad, or as brunch for a multi-generational crowd.

Courtesy of Black Diamond

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ingredients

3
Tbsp (50 mL) butter
1
medium onion, finely chopped
¾
lb(s) (375 g) thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut in wide ribbons
6
cup (1.5 L) baby spinach, washed, dried and coarsely chopped
2
cup (500 mL) Black Diamond Old Cheddar Cheese, grated
1
cup (250 mL) Black Diamond Marble Cheddar Cheese, grated
1
(about 7 cups/1 ¾ L) baguette, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
9
large eggs
3
cup (750 mL) 2% milk
2
Tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard
2
tsp (10 mL) dry mustard
1
tsp (5 mL) kosher salt
¼
tsp (1 mL) nutmeg
a few pinches cayenne pepper
black pepper to taste
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directions

Step 1

Butter a deep 9- x 13-inch (3 L) gratin dish.

Step 2

In a heavy frying pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add ham and cook lightly. Remove from heat and add spinach, using tongs to incorporate.

Step 3

Mix Black Diamond cheeses together. Spread one-third of the bread in the gratin dish. Top with one-third of the spinach mixture.

Step 4

Sprinkle with one-third of the cheese. Repeat layering, ending with cheese on top.

Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon, dry mustard, salt, nutmeg, cayenne and black pepper. Pour evenly over strata. Cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before baking.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Uncover strata and bake for 50 minutes or until bread is golden and eggs are set.

Step 7

Let stand a few minutes before serving.

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