Thanksgiving Crab Strata Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) crab meat, drained, cartilage removed and flaked
- 4 cups cubed firm bread (6 slices)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup capers, drained (optional)
- 3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/3cups milk
- 1/4 cup dry sherry or apple juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Additional chopped green onions (optional)
- Chopped red bell pepper (optional)
How to cook Thanksgiving Crab Strata:
- Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In casserole, mix bread cubes, crab meat, cheeses, capers and onions.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk. Beat in milk, sherry, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until knife ed in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle with additional onions and bell pepper.
Notes:
The Thanksgiving Crab Strata recipe easy to prepare and so good! This dish is usually served on Thanksgiving Day.
Tips:
Substitution: Twelve ounces of frozen cooked crab meat (thawed) can be used in place of the canned crab meat.
Special Touch: For an elegant presentation, sprinkle a couple tablespoons of red caviar over the strata.
This recipe for Thanksgiving Crab Strata serves/makes: 12
The Thanksgiving Crab Strata recipe is adopted from Betty Crocker Thanksgiving – November 2007.
Main Ingredient: Crab
Preparation Method: Baked
Cuisine: American