Strata

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. 

  butter

• 1 lb. 

  ground Italian sausage

• 10 

  large eggs

• 2 c. 

  whole milk

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 4 c. 

  cubed bread

• 1 1/2 c. 

  shredded Fontina, divided

• 1 c. 

  frozen spinach, defrosted, drained, and chopped

• 1 c. 

  sliced baby Bella mushrooms

• 1 c. 

  halved grape tomatoes

• 1/4 c. 

  torn basil, for garnish

Description

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9"-x-13" baking dish with butter. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sausage and cook, breaking up large pieces with a spoon, until golden, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk and season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in bread, 1 cup cheese, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cooked sausage. 
3. Step 3Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake 50 to 55 minutes, until cheese is golden and no liquid remains. Garnish with basil before serving.