I used to do tons and tons of baking each Christmas season but these days I’m just a little busy with other fun activities.
This morning I made a very delicious casserole for Christmas Eve breakfast. My number one most requested recipe is for this Breakfast Strata but this GF option (no bread) is super good. Try one or both!!
XO & Merry Christmas
Love,
Claire
Butter, for greasing the dish
2 teaspoons olive oil
¾ to 1pound fresh bulk Italian or other sausage of your choice
3 ounces of fresh spinach
2 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
6 to 8 oz diced sharp cheddar (grass-fed preferred)
12 large eggs
¾ cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Generously butter a large 9x13 baking dish. Dice cheese into small 1/2 or 1-inch cubes and slice tomatoes (set aside).
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium. Add sausage and cook, stirring to break it up, until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the baking dish (using a slotted spoon), spreading it in an even layer on bottom of dish.
Add spinach to the skillet and saute' for a minute or two until wilted then transfer with tongs and scatter over the sausage in the dish. Add cheese and tomatoes on top of spinach & sausage - scatter around the dish.
Whisk together the eggs and cream in a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the baking dish. Bake until the eggs are just set in the middle, 25 to 30 minutes.
