Crab and Swiss Strata

Elevate your brunch game with this decadent Crab and Swiss Strata, a savory baked casserole that effortlessly combines rich flavors and creamy textures. Featuring layers of day-old bread, succulent lump crab meat, and gooey shredded Swiss cheese, this dish is soaked in a luxurious custard made with eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and a touch of Dijon mustard for an extra zing. Seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh parsley, this strata bakes to golden perfection, offering a beautifully puffed and cheesy masterpiece. Perfect for special occasions or a make-ahead dish for entertaining, this recipe is easy to prepare and feeds a crowd. Serve it warm with a simple side salad or fresh fruit, and let this elegant crab casserole steal the spotlight at your next gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 slices Day-old bread
• 1.5 cups Cooked crab meat, lump or claw
• 2 cups Shredded Swiss cheese
• 6 Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.

Step 2

Cut the day-old bread slices into 1-inch cubes and layer half of them evenly at the bottom of the greased baking dish.

Step 3

Sprinkle half of the crab meat and half of the shredded Swiss cheese over the bread cubes.

Step 4

Repeat the layering process with the remaining bread, crab meat, and cheese.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and chopped fresh parsley until fully combined.

Step 6

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread, crab, and cheese in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread cubes are soaked.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours if preparing in advance.

Step 8

Bake the covered strata in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the strata is set in the center.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the strata to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1877.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3459.7

Total Fat 225.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 116.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1873.5mg	0%
Sodium 9102.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 207.5g	0%

Vitamin D 515.8IU	0%
Calcium 3480.8mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 2818.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.8%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 15.8%