Hi Friends, I am going to be honest with you for a moment…
There are weeks (they are rare though) when I simply do not want to go to the grocery store, and the sheer thought of meal prepping makes my head hurt! There I said it! But it is during those very rare weeks that I make it my mission to use up all the random leftover we have in our fridge and cabinets to make our weekly meals (I kinda like the challenge)!
There are weeks (they are rare though) when I simply do not want to go to the grocery store, and the sheer thought of meal prepping makes my head hurt! There I said it! But it is during those very rare weeks that I make it my mission to use up all the random leftover we have in our fridge and cabinets to make our weekly meals (I kinda like the challenge)!
This comforting Cheesy Broccoli and Spinach Strata was the outcome of one of those rare I don’t want to go to the grocery store type weeks! And you know what, I am completely OK with that, because this Strata is the bomb!
Is there anything better then thick bread that has been piled high with veggies and cheese before finally being baked to bubbly cheese perfection? Well, cupcakes and peanut butter might bet better but this strata rates right up there with both (I am a carb lover by nature)! This delicious pan of cheesy baked goodness is so simple to prepare. Throw everything together the night before, let the strata sit overnight in the fridge and then bake it up for dinner (or brunch) the next day. Simple and delicious. Oh and did I mention that this dish is healthy? Because it is!
Cheesy Broccoli and Spinach Strata
Brunch N'Cupcakes Inspired by Cooking Light
Serves 8
Ingredients:
8 Cups Sour Dough Bread cut into 1 inch cubes ( I used week old Great Harvest Sour Dough)
2 Cups Spinach
1 Onion Diced
2 Cups Broccoli
1 1/2 Cup Egg Substitute or Liquid Egg Whites
1 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
3/4 Cup Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
Salt
Pepper
1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
2 Teaspoons Garlic
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
Cooking Spray
Directions:
1 - in a large bowl toss bread crumbs with 1/2 tablespoon of the Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Then evenly spread seasoned bread crumbs in the bottom of a well greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
2- In a large skillet heat 1 teaspoon olive oil. Saute onions until translucent add broccoli to skillet and cook until tender 7-8 minutes. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Evenly spread the vegetable mixture over the cubed bread.
3- Sprinkle top of veggies evenly with Parmesan and cheddar cheese.
4- Whisk together almond milk, egg whites, remaining Italian seasoning, remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Carefully and evenly pour milk and egg mixture over veggies and bread. Cover strata and place in refrigerator for 8 hours.
To bake:
1- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2- Bake strata uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until bubbly and cooked through.
Serve with simple salad or fruit for a complete meal! Perfect for an easy meatless Monday meal or delicious as apart of a beautiful brunch spread!
Enjoy!
