Breakfast for 10
Ham and Spinach Strata
This layered breakfast bake combines bread, ham, spinach, peppers, cheese, and mustard-seasoned eggs after soaking overnight-style.
Typical price
$5.48for 4 servings
$1.37 per serving$5.48 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.97Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.49Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/4 cups chopped red bell pepper
- 6 oz spinach
- 2 cups chopped ham
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 12 oz hearty italian bread
- 1 1/4 cups sharp white cheddar
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion and red pepper for 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted, then stir in the ham and parsley.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, mustard, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Layer the bread, vegetable mixture, and cheddar in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish, ending with cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers and rest for 20 minutes while the oven heats to 350 F.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until puffed, firm, and 160 F in the center, then cool for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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