Potato Florentine Strata

Press hash browns with paper towels to absorb moisture.

In a large bowl, combine hash browns, 1/2 cup onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Press into bottom of buttered 9×13 inch glass baking dish. Brush with melted butter. Bake in a preheated 425 degree F oven until lightly browned around edges (20-25 minutes). When done, remove from the oven and set aside. Lower oven temperature to 350F.

In a large bowl, whisk together half and half, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, fines herbes and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in cheese, spinach, remaining 1/2 cup onion and tomatoes. Pour mixture over the potato crust. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350 degree F oven until center is set (35-45 minutes). Let stand, covered, 10 minutes; then cut into squares.

Amount: 8-10 servings

TIP:
For a do-ahead, bake and refrigerate crust; combine and refrigerate filling. Remove from refrigerator; pour filling over crust and bake as directed above.