Spinach and Pancetta Strata

Name: Spinach and Pancetta Strata
Prep time: 3 h 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 10 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 10 larges eggs; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 liters cubed Italian bread, from a 1-pound loaf; 0 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 113 grams thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped; 118 milliliters finely grated Parmesan; 1 teaspoon salt; 283 grams box chopped frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry; 710 milliliters whole milk

Spinach and Pancetta Strata might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 561 calories, 23g of protein, and 39g of fat. If you have spinach, eggs, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the nutmeg you could follow this main course with the Nutmeg Cake as a dessert.

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Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.

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Add the pancetta and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a bowl.

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Add the onion to the pan drippings in the same skillet and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes.

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Add the spinach and garlic.

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Saute over medium-low heat until the garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, nutmeg, and the cooked pancetta.

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Place half of the bread cubes in a buttered 3-quart baking dish.

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Sprinkle half of the cheese over the bread, then top with half of the spinach mixture. Repeat layering.

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Whisk the milk, eggs, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl and pour evenly over the strata. Chill the strata, covered with plastic wrap, at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.

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