CRAB AND THREE CHEESE STRATA

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Great for brunch. Prep time includes overnight refrigeration time.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Breakfast Casseroles

Time 8h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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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