Holidays Occasions Party Brunch Party Spinach & Feta Strata 4.0 (1) 1 Review This breakfast casserole is a natural make-ahead choice, as the egg mixture needs plenty of time to soak into the bread before baking. Plus, it's equally delicious hot, room temperature or cold, so guests can help themselves as they wake up. By Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis is the author of ten novels of culinary fiction including, Off the Menu, Out to Lunch, Recipe for Disaster, Wedding Girl and How to Change a Life as well as a digital cookbook, Big Delicious Life. Her nonfiction essays have appeared in several anthologies, and her food writings and recipes have appeared in Food & Wine Magazine, EatingWell Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, Bake From Scratch Magazine, Plate Magazine, MyRecipes.com, ExtraCrispy.com, TheTakeout.com, AllRecipes.com, and a recipe of hers was adapted for use in The New York Times. She was the recipe developer and culinary consultant for The Self-Care Cookbook by Frank Ardito. Stacey lives in Chicago with her husband and is currently at work on a new full-length work of fiction. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Victor Protasio Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 10 hrs 15 mins Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced 1 medium leek, white part only, cleaned well and sliced in thin half-moons 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 ¼ pounds whole-wheat sandwich bread (about 16 slices) 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 10 large eggs 3 cups reduced-fat milk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Directions Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions and leek; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and browned on the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Add spinach, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, 1/8 teaspoon salt and crushed red pepper; cook until the water has evaporated, about 2 minutes more. Lay one-third of the bread in a single layer in the prepared pan. Dot with one-third of the spinach mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup feta and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat the layers twice more with the remaining bread, spinach mixture and cheeses. Whisk eggs, milk, mustard and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the strata. Gently press down on the top layer of bread to make sure it's submerged. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 2 days. When you're ready to bake, let the strata stand at room temperature for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the strata until puffed and golden brown and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving. To make ahead Prepare through Step 4 and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, December 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 388 Calories 18g Fat 34g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 388 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 8g Protein 23g 46% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 217mg 72% Vitamin A 6228IU 125% Sodium 832mg 36% Potassium 565mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.