Everything-Bagel Strata with Caper Relish and Smoked Salmon
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 456
- Total Fat
- 23
- Saturated Fat
- 12
- Carbohydrates
- 41
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 12
- Protein
- 22
- Cholesterol
- 237
- Sodium
- 663
- Total: 3 hr 40 min (includes soaking and refrigeration time)
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
Everything-Bagel Strata:
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
8 large eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
5 day-old everything bagels, halved horizontally and cut into bite-size pieces
Butter, for greasing the baking dish
Caper Relish:
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus fronds for garnish
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
Directions
- For the everything-bagel strata: Combine the cream cheese and eggs in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the milk and Parmesan; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add the dill, blend a few seconds, and then blend in the lemon zest.
- Transfer the custard to a large bowl. Add the bagel pieces and mix to coat, pressing on the pieces to totally submerge them in the custard. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours, pressing on the bagels a few times.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- While the oven heats, remove the strata from the refrigerator and place on a baking sheet. Bake until puffed and lightly golden brown at the edges and just set in the center, about 40 minutes. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- For the caper relish: Combine the capers, dill, tomatoes and onions in a bowl. Season with a touch of salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- To serve, cut the strata into large round circles (like a bagel) and place on a plate. Top with a few slices of smoked salmon and some of the relish.