Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata

Start by heating your oven to 350°F. Take a 9x13-inch baking dish and lightly coat it with olive oil. Set this dish on top of a rimmed baking sheet to catch any potential drips during baking.

Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, toss in the minced garlic and cook until it releases its aroma, roughly 1 minute. Add all the chopped spinach and keep stirring until it wilts down and the excess liquid cooks off. Take the pan off the heat.

Spread the bread cubes across the bottom of your prepared baking dish in an even layer. Sprinkle about a third of both cheeses over the bread, then scatter some of the roasted peppers, cooked spinach, prosciutto pieces, and sliced scallions on top. Add another layer of bread cubes and continue this layering pattern until you've used everything up.

Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk them together with the milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until everything is well combined. Pour this entire mixture slowly and evenly over your layered bread and toppings in the baking dish.

Slide the baking dish into your preheated oven and let it bake for 60 to 70 minutes. You'll know it's ready when a knife poked into the center comes out clean, and the top has puffed up with a lovely golden color.