SPINACH AND PANCETTA STRATA

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10-ounce) box chopped frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
8 cups cubed Italian bread, from a 1-pound loaf
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
3 cups whole milk
10 large eggs

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a bowl. Add the onion to the pan drippings in the same skillet and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the spinach and garlic. Saute over medium-low heat until the garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, nutmeg, and the cooked pancetta.
  • Place half of the bread cubes in a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the bread, then top with half of the spinach mixture. Repeat layering.
  • Whisk the milk, eggs, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl and pour evenly over the strata. Chill the strata, covered with plastic wrap, at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake strata uncovered until puffed, golden brown, and cooked through, 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nagendra Mandal
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This recipe is on my to-cook list. It looks so good!


Muhammad Aryan
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious.


Delmy
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This is my new go-to recipe for brunch. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Matt Davies
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I followed the recipe exactly and the strata turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Bilal M
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This dish is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's a real crowd-pleaser.


Jacob David
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I've never made strata before, but this recipe made it really easy. I'm definitely going to try making other strata recipes in the future.


Kamogelo Sibanda
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's really easy to follow and the results are impressive.


Cerozattia R Brantley
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The pancetta and cheese really balanced out the flavor of the spinach.


Jabir Musa
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This strata is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a little bit of chopped red pepper for some extra color and flavor.


Dallen Nichols
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to be able to just pop it in the oven in the morning.


Musawenkosi Suny-boy
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This dish is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch. It's also great for potlucks and parties.


AFG KING FETRAT.? King
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and pancetta.


Obaidul Islam Hridoy
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Khalad Masud
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I made this dish for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ahmed Imran
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This spinach and pancetta strata was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.