Breakfast Strata

Recipe View Generously grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or cooking spray. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Add mushrooms to the same skillet and cook over medium heat until softened and lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes, draining any excess liquid. (10 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, Dijon mustard powder, melted butter, basil, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked mushrooms, bread cubes, Cheddar cheese, ham, and spinach. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the bread is evenly coated with the egg mixture. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the bread mixture over the sausage in the casserole dish, spreading evenly. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bread to absorb the liquid. (2 hours)

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the plastic wrap and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 to 70 minutes. If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent with foil during the last 20 minutes of baking. (70 minutes)

Recipe View Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.