Everything-Bagel Strata With Caper Relish And Smoked Salmon
Serves: 6
Weldon Lockman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
38
Sweetness
55
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
8 large
Egg2.5 cups
Milk1 cup
Grated Parmesan1 tsp
Lemon Zest (grated)2 tbsps
Capers1 small
Red Onion (finely diced)Directions:
1
For the everything-bagel strata: Combine the cream cheese and eggs in a blender and blend until smooth
2
Add the milk and Parmesan; blend until smooth
3
Season with salt and pepper
4
Add the dill, blend a few seconds, and then blend in the lemon zest
5
Transfer the custard to a large bowl
6
Add the bagel pieces and mix to coat, pressing on the pieces to totally submerge them in the custard
7
Transfer the mixture to a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish
8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours, pressing on the bagels a few times
9
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
10
While the oven heats, remove the strata from the refrigerator and place on a baking sheet
11
Bake until puffed and lightly golden brown at the edges and just set in the center, about 40 minutes
12
Let sit for 15 minutes
13
For the caper relish: Combine the capers, dill, tomatoes and onions in a bowl
14
Season with a touch of salt and pepper
15
Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes
16
To serve, cut the strata into large round circles (like a bagel) and place on a plate
17
Top with a few slices of smoked salmon and some of the relish