Crab Strata

Submitted by AnitaL

"Needs only a salad to make a complete meal."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped drained roasted red pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 lb fresh crabmeat
• 8 (1 inch) cups crustless bread, cubes
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 3⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Butter a 2 1/2 qt casserole dish.
2. Mix eggs and half and half.
3. Saute onion in butter till soft,about 5 minutes.
4. Add peppers and garlic; sauté 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in thyme.
7. Transfer mixture to large bowl.
8. Add crab and bread cubes and toss to combine.
9. Add egg mixture, Old Bay, and pepper; mix until well combined.
10. Pour into prepared baking dish.
11. Refrigerate overnight.
12. Preheat oven to 350°F.
13. Sprinkle strata with cheese.
14. Bake until brown and puffed, about 1 hour.

Reviews

[berry271]

I make with salt instead of Old Bay, and also the addition of 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp. dried) added with the thyme. Yummy! Fits well in an 8 by 8 baking dish. Let it stand for about 30 minutes before serving it.

 

[Glutton]

It's good, but a bit "eggy"; I wanted more of a crab taste. I'll make it again, albeit with some revisions.