Spinach and Ham Strata

Courtesy of Jennifer Whiting

1 large loaf of sourdough bread, cut into 1" chunks
1-2 tbsp oil
1 10-12 oz pkg of frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
1/2 onion chopped finely (I use onion power)
1 red bell pepper finely chopped
1+ cup of ham, cut into bite size pieces
7 eggs
2 1/2 cups of milk
2 handfuls Italian mix shredded cheese (parm and mozarella mix)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 shakes ground nutmeg

In a saute pan, add oil, bell pepper, and onion.  Cook until just tender.  Add spinach and ham and cook for about 3 minutes on med-high heat.  Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Then whisk in milk.  Set aside.

In another large bowl, combine bread chunks with the spinach&ham mixture, along with a handful of cheese.  Spread mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Pour egg mixture evenly on top of bread mixture.  Sprinkle another handful of cheese on top.

Bake at 350 degrees from 54-55 minutes or until set.