Spinach Cheese Strata

This year for our anniversary we stayed in and I made a fancy brunch. The menu included spinach and cheese strata, blueberry cream souffles, fresh pineapple, and peach bellinis. 

Ingredients:
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen spinach, thawed and drained
4 c. Italian or French bread, cubed
1 c. cheddar cheese
1 c. mozzerella cheese
4 eggs
1 1/4 c. milk
salt and pepper


Recipe:
In a pan over medium heat melt the butter, and sauté the onions for about 5 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and spinach, and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

Spray a 2 ½ quart baking dish and layer the bottom with half of the bread cubes. Top with half of the spinach mixture and half of each of the cheeses. Repeat with the remaining bread, spinach, and cheese.

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and salt and pepper until blended. Pour the mixture over the bread, spinach, and cheese.  Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours for up to 1 day.

When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator and let it sit for 30 minutes before putting it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.