Easy and lightened-up Spinach and Artichoke Strata is a perfect breakfast or brunch option for a crowd - comes together in no time! Gluten-free.
For as long as I can remember, my mom has made an egg casserole on Christmas morning. It is the only time each year that she makes it, and the memories associated with that simple dish of eggs, bread, cheese, tomatoes, (and a hefty dose of bacon and cream) harken back to Christmas trees, Santa, and family gatherings.
With Christmas morning close upon us, and in anticipation of having my sister back in town, I wanted to make a similar-yet-lightened-up strata. There's a hefty amount of fresh spinach, followed by artichokes (my favorite), tossed with gluten-free bread and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cover it with a light layer of mozzarella, parmesan, a simple egg-and-almond-milk mixture, and it is oven-bound in no time. Easy enough for slow mornings with lots of coffee, laughter, and perhaps never getting out of your pajamas. Happy holidays, my friends!
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Spinach and Artichoke Strata Recipe (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 14- ounce cans quartered artichokes drained
- 5 cups about cubed gluten-free bread
- ¼ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼-1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground dried mustard
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ dried onion powder
- dash of cayenne pepper
- dash of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 ceramic or glass baking pan with coconut oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, artichokes, bread, and sun-dried tomatoes. Gently stir to combine. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan. Top with mozzarella cheese, followed by parmesan.
- In the same bowl, whisk almond milk, eggs, ground mustard, pepper, salt, onion powder, cayenne, and nutmeg. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and veggies, coating everything in pan. (Tip: make sure sun-dried tomatoes are either covered with cheese or under other ingredients as they cook up fast if right on top).
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until set. Serve immediately. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
Abby @ Heart of a Baker
Super into this savory strata! Enjoy the holidays sweet friend! xoxo
Tessa
I'm so glad! Carbs are their best. :) Happy New Year, friend! xo
Kelsey @ Appeasing a Food Geek
Strata screams holiday to me! And this one looks absolutely delicious. I will be making this within the next month for sure. Happy holidays! xoxo
Tessa
Same! I hope you had a great holiday, Kelsey! xoxo
Genevieve
This looks so comfy and cozy! Happy holidays! <3
Tessa
Hope your holiday and travels were wonderful! Happy New Year, lady! <3
Alex
Okay, I officially HAVE TO make one of these 'sratas'... basically a savory bread pudding. Thanks for the idea, and happy new year! :)
Tessa
Definitely! Happy New Year to you, Alex!!
Monica
What type of bread would you use if you don't need gluten free?
Tessa
Hi Monica! I don't know how I missed your question! Sorry for the delay. Really any kind of bread should work in this as long as it is cubed.
Tessa
I think a sourdough bread or French bread loaf would be delicious here!