Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

If you’re in need of a breakfast casserole for hungry guests or even a savory one for dinner, this pork strata is perfect. Everyone will be loving the combination of crunchy bread cubes, creamy cheese, and tender pork.

Serves 6 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

4 cups warm water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup plus 5 tsp. kosher salt, divided
2 (1-inch- thick) bone-in, pork shoulder blade chops (about 3 1/4 lb. total)
1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium-size yellow onions (about 1 lb.), sliced (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
10 ounces (1-inch) French bread cubes
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups chopped sweet onion
3 ounces chopped baby spinach
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
6 ounces shredded Swiss cheese, divided


February 2018