Italian Breakfast Strata

Ingredients

• 1 large loaf Italian or French bread
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounces italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pound baby spinach
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 large eggs
• 4 cups milk
• 8 ounces fontina or fontal cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Bread Mixture: Cut bread into cubes and toss with olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted.

2. 2

   Cook Sausage and Spinach: In a skillet, cook sausage and onions until browned. Add spices and spinach, cooking until wilted.

3. 3

   Layer Strata: In a greased baking dish, layer bread, sausage mixture, and cheese.

4. 4

   Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt. Pour over strata, pressing down to soak bread.

5. 5

   Bake: Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning until set and golden.