This easy to make strata is flavoured with dill, topped with smoked salmon and garnished with caper relish.
Directions for: Everything-Bagel Strata with Caper Relish and Smoked Salmon
Ingredients
Everything-Bagel Strata8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
cup chopped fresh dill
1 tsp grated lemon zest
5 ay-old everything bagels, halved horizontally and cut into bite-size pieces
Butter, for greasing the baking dish
Caper Relish2 Tbsp capers
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus fronds for garnish
1 pint pint grape tomatoes, halved
small red onion, finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
Directions
Everything-Bagel Strata1. 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.
2. 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
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
4. 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.
Caper Relish1. 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.
2. 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.
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