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Delicious Croissant Strata with Spinach, Feta, and Gruyere Recipe

Delicious Croissant Strata with Spinach, Feta, and Gruyere Recipe

Delicious Croissant Strata with Spinach, Feta, and Gruyere Recipe combines buttery croissants, spinach, and savory cheeses for a delightful brunch treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 3-4 pieces croissants
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 piece shallot
  • 12 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
Fats
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter divided
Cheeses
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in the thawed and squeezed dry spinach, cooking until heated through. Remove from heat.
  5. In a greased baking dish, layer the cubed croissants, spinach mixture, Gruyere cheese, and feta cheese.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
  7. Drizzle the remaining olive oil or butter over the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the strata is set and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This strata can be prepared ahead of time and baked on the day of serving. Great for brunch gatherings!

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