Spinach Cheese Strata Recipe

Spinach Cheese Strata Recipe

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 2 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  1. In a skillet, saute the onion and peppers in butter until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat. Add spinach and cereal; mix well. Spoon into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, bacon, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over cheese. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.