Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/3 pound pancetta, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1-1/3 cups finely chopped sweet onion
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
• 5 cups cubed multigrain bread
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil