Ham, Mushroom, & Spinach Strata

• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• chopped yellow onion1 cup
• minced garlic1 tablespoon
• sliced baby portabella mushrooms8 ounces
• salt↗1 teaspoon

  divided

• ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  divided

• large eggs↗6
• half-and-half↗1 cup
• sour cream↗1⁄2 cup
• cream cheese↗8 ounces

  softened

• sourdough bread↗8 -10 slices
• shredded monterey jack cheese2 cups

  divided

• thinly sliced smoked ham1⁄2 lb
• frozen chopped spinach10 ounces

  thawed and squeezed dry

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Spray a 9"x11" dish with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil; add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 8 minutes. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, sour cream, and remaining salt & pepper. Mix in the cream cheese.

5. 5

   In the dish, layer half of the bread slices, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, half of the ham, half of the spinach, and half of the mushroom mixture. Slowly pour half of the egg mixture over this.

6. 6

   Repeat layers with bread, 3/4 cup cheese, ham, spinach, mushroom mixture, and egg mixture.

7. 7

   Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

8. 8

   Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.

9. 9

   Let come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

10. 10

    Uncover and bake for 45 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

11. 11

    Note: If using a 9"x13" dish, you may need to add more mushrooms and spinach, and maybe bake a little longer.