Prep

20 min
Total

60 min
Serving

6-8

Artichoke, Spinach and Bacon Strata

Name: Artichoke, Spinach and Bacon Strata
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 1/2 pound smoked bacon, diced; 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 cup packed spinach, steam & strained; 1 1/2 cups artichoke hearts, diced; salt & pepper, to taste; 8 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 2 cups Saputo Mozzarellissima Natural Shredded Cheese; 1 cup Saputo Grated Cheese Product with Parmesan; 1 loaf white country bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

Ingredients

1/2 pound smoked bacon, diced
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup packed spinach, steam & strained
1 1/2 cups artichoke hearts, diced
salt & pepper, to taste
8 large eggs, beaten
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 cups Saputo Mozzarellissima Natural Shredded Cheese
1 cup Saputo Grated Cheese Product with Parmesan
1 loaf white country bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F & grease a 9" x 12" baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the bacon & cook until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a bowl until ready to use.
In the same skillet add the garlic & shallots. Cook until the shallots begin to turn translucent, about 2 minutes. add the spinach & artichokes. Season with salt & pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. remove from heat & let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream & Dijon. season with salt & pepper. Stir in the cheeses, bacon, spinach mixture & bread. Toss to coat.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish & bake for 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese!

A recipe developed by our foodie influencer @modestmarce

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