Breakfast: The Ultimate Breakfast for Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Egg Strata

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Spinach

Health benefits of The Ultimate Breakfast for Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Egg Strata

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

1 box or bag organic chopped frozen spinach
1 tablespoon EVOO
12 ounces bulk spicy breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 pound stale white or French bread, cubed (7 to 8 cups)
12 eggs
2 cups milk or half-and-half
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded caciocavallo cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano

Instructions

Defrost the spinach in the microwave, and then wring out any excess liquid. Heat the EVOO in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown and crumble the spicy breakfast sausage, and then remove the crumbles to a plate. Return the skillet to the heat. Reduce the heat a little and melt the butter. To the skillet, add the onions and garlic and cook to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Then add the spinach and season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Turn off the heat and combine with the sausage bits. Arrange half of the bread in a casserole dish. Whisk the eggs with the milk, Dijon and some salt and pepper. Scatter half of the sausage-spinach mixture over the bread, top with half the cheese, pour over half the eggs, repeat. Cover and store in the fridge at least overnight and up to a few days. Bring the strata to room temperature for about 30 minutes before you bake. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the center of the oven. Set the casserole on a baking sheet and bake uncovered 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.