Crab And Swiss Strata Recipe

This award-winning Crab and Swiss Strata recipe, a $400 prize winner (source unknown, submitted by Aubrey Corcoran of Beaufort, SC in November 2001), is the ultimate elegant brunch dish. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, this strata boasts tender crabmeat, creamy Swiss cheese, and a rich custard base baked within buttery English muffins. Serves 8-10. Requires overnight chilling for best results.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 560 mins
Calories 379.9 kcal
Protein 47g
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Ingredients for Crab And Swiss Strata

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How to Make Crab And Swiss Strata

  1. Spread 6 English muffin halves with 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
  2. Line a greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish with half of the buttered English muffin halves, buttered side up.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 pound lump crabmeat, 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (optional), and 2 tablespoons capers. Layer this mixture evenly over the muffins in the dish.
  4. Sprinkle the crab and cheese mixture with the remaining 2 tablespoons of capers.
  5. Top with the remaining English muffin halves, buttered side up.
  6. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup dry sherry and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
  8. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Stir the cooked onion mixture into the egg mixture.
  10. Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the muffin layers in the baking dish. Gently press down on the muffins with the back of a spoon to submerge them slightly in the custard.
  11. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes, or until the strata is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let the strata stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

49g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crab And Swiss Strata?

Crab And Swiss Strata takes about 620 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 560 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crab And Swiss Strata?

Crab And Swiss Strata has approximately 379.9 calories per serving, with about 47 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crab And Swiss Strata?

The key ingredients for Crab And Swiss Strata are English Muffins, Butter, Crabmeat, Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Capers. See the full list with measurements above.

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