crab and three cheese strata

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Great for brunch. Prep time includes overnight refrigeration time.

yield 10 -12
prep time 8 Hr 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crab and three cheese strata

  • 1
    loaf sourdough bread, cubed
  • 1 c
    ricotta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 lb
    monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 lb
    sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1/2 lb
    cooked crabmeat, fresh (dungeness is the best)
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped jalapeno peppers (seeds removed)
  • 12
    eggs
  • 6 c
    milk
  • 5 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1/4 tsp
    dry mustard

How To Make crab and three cheese strata

  • 1
    Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with cheeses, crab and jalapenos. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • 2
    Combine eggs, milk, butter and mustard in same bowl and pour over bread mixture, covering all of it.
  • 3
    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Take out 30 minutes prior to baking and let sit at room temperature.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 350F. Remove plastic wrap and bake 30-40 minutes until set. Let sit 10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.

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