Prep this breakfast casserole on Christmas Eve so you can enjoy Christmas morning—and maybe even sleep in!
English muffins, split and cut in half
12large eggs
2c.whole milk
1/2c.half-and-half
1tsp.kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2tsp.black pepper
1tbsp.olive oil
8oz.Canadian bacon sliced, quartered
110-ounce package baby spinach
Salted butter, for the pan
21/2c.grated white cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
11/2sticks (12 tbsp.
) salted butter
3large egg yolks
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4tsp.kosher salt
1/4tsp.black pepper
A few dashes of hot sauce
Step 1For the strata: Preheat the oven to 425 ̊. Arrange the English muffins on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool.Step 2Combine the eggs, milk, half-and-half, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.Step 3Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Add half of the Canadian bacon in a single layer and cook until browned, about 1 minute per side. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining Canadian bacon; add to the plate. Add half of the spinach to the pan and toss until partially wilted, then add the remaining spinach and toss until all the spinach is wilted. Season with a pinch of salt. Remove the spinach to a paper towel–lined plate and press with the back of a spoon to release some of the liquid.
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