Created by Mikekey on October 25, 2013
Step 1: Arrange 6 or 7 slices of bread in the bottom of a greased 9-by-13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: Brush them with half of the melted butter.
Step 3: Using your hands, distribute the spinach evenly over the bread.
Step 4: Top the spinach with smoked salmon.
Step 5: Scatter on the cheese and top with remaining bread. Brush with remaining butter.
Step 6: Beat the eggs and milk in a large bowl. Slowly pour half of this mixture over the top layer of bread, soaking it thoroughly. Wait 5 minutes and pour remaining egg mixture over the bread.
Step 7: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Step 8: Next morning, preheat oven to 350F.
Step 9: Remove strata from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Step 10: Remove plastic wrap and bake for 45 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned.
Step 11: Cut in rectangles or squares and serve hot.