Lunch: Spinach and Mushroom Strata

This cheesy, meatless casserole is best served straight out of the oven, golden and bubbly.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach and Mushroom Strata

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
Salt and pepper
8 slices hearty white bread, cubed (about 7 cups)
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups whole milk
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook, stirring, until soft and golden, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Add spinach, mix well and season with salt and pepper.
Spread about 1/3 of bread cubes on bottom of baking dish, then 1/2 of vegetable mixture and 1/3 of cheese. Repeat with 1/3 of bread, remaining vegetables and another 1/3 of cheese. Top with remaining bread and cheese.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over strata. Press down on bread mixture with back of a spoon to moisten.
Bake until strata is set and center is puffed and golden, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve immediately.

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