Ina Garten Breakfast Strata Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of rustic bread (12 cups) – cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter – for greasing the baking dish
• 1 small onion – finely chopped
• 1 cup cooked ham – diced (or substitute with cooked bacon or sausage)
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves – lightly chopped
• 6 large eggs – beaten
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups Gruyère cheese – shredded
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese – shredded
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg – optional, for added warmth
• Cooking spray or additional butter – for greasing