Crab and Swiss Strata
A breakfast or brunch seafood egg casserole recipe that can be made ahead and baked the next day.
Ingredients
-
6 English muffins, split
-
3 tablespoons butter, softened
-
2 6-1/2-ounce cans crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed, or 12 oz. frozen cooked crabmeat, thawed
-
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese (3 oz.)
-
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 oz.)
-
2 tablespoons capers, drained
-
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
-
1 tablespoon butter
-
1/4 cup dry sherry
-
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
-
6 eggs, beaten
-
1 cup milk
-
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
-
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
Directions
1.
Spread English muffin halves with the 3 tablespoons butter. Line a greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish with half the muffins, buttered side up. In a medium bowl combine crabmeat and cheeses. Layer crab mixture over muffins in dish; sprinkle with capers. Top with remaining muffins, buttered side up.
2.
In a large skillet cook onion in remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in sherry and Worcestershire sauce. Bring just to boiling; remove from heat.
3.
In a medium bowl combine eggs, milk, mustard, parsley, dash salt, and dash pepper. Stir in onion mixture. Carefully pour over the layers in baking dish. Press muffins lightly with back of a large spoon to moisten muffins on top. Cover; chill overnight.
4.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Bake, uncovered, for 50 minutes or until muffins are browned and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 361, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Sodium 654 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 3%, Calcium 34%, Iron 10%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
Recommended Recipe:
Mushroom-Spinach Strata
This hearty strada is a wonderful dish for a breakfast or brunch. It's simple to make and loaded with flavor.
See RecipeMore Great Recipe Ideas from Better Homes and Gardens
