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

Egg

2.5 cups

Milk

2 tbsps

Capers

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