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Spinach Strata

8 slices firm, white bread, cut to fit the pan
1 cup (4 oz.) part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (10 oz.) package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tbsp. margarine
2 cups nonfat milk
6 large eggs
2 tsp. dried basil, crushed or 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
Salsa, if desired

Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place 4 slices of bread in the dish; top with 1/2 cup cheese, all of the spinach and the remaining cheese. Lightly spread margarine on one side of the remaining bread slices; place in dish with margarine side up.

In a medium bowl, beat milk, eggs, basil or nutmeg, salt and pepper, with a fork until blended. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the bread slices. Prick the bread with a fork and press the slices down to absorb the egg mixture. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight.

To bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the baking dish and bake strata for 1 hour or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove strata from the oven and allow to stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa, if desired. Makes 6 main-dish servings.

VARIATIONS:

Use frozen, chopped broccoli in place of the spinach.
Jack or cheddar cheese could be used instead of mozzarella.
Firm bread is important as soft bread will not be able to absorb much liquid.

This does sound soooooo good!  Would be great for a covered-dish dinner....pot luck!