Giada's Spinach And Pancetta Strata Yummy

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From giada delaurentiis everyday italian comes this great dish. perfect for brunch, parties or potlucks. i made this for a big family dinner (everyone raved!) and did some minor tweaking to the original recipe by adding more onion, garlic and pancetta! . I also used a loaf of sour dough bread.

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Steps

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

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Add the pancetta and saut until crisp and golden , about 5 minutes.

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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 saut until translucent , about 4 minutes.

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Add the spinach and garlic.

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Saut over medium-low heat until the garlic is tender , about 2 minutes.

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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.

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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.

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Chill the strata , covered with plastic wrap , at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.

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Bake strata uncovered until puffed , golden brown , and cooked through , 40 minutes',.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, pancetta, onion, frozen chopped spinach, garlic cloves, salt, fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg, italian bread, parmesan cheese, whole milk, eggs