Classic Chesapeake Crab Strata Recipe | Easy & Delicious

Chesapeake Crab Strata

YIELD Makes 6 to 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup butter or margarine 4 cups unseasoned croutons 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese 2 cups milk 8 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning Salt and black pepper 1 pound crabmeat, shells removed

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place butter in 11X7-inch baking dish. Heat in oven until melted, tilting to coat dish. Remove dish from oven; spread croutons over melted butter. Top with cheese; set aside.
2. Combine milk, eggs, mustard, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour egg mixture over cheese in dish; sprinkle with crabmeat. Bake 50 minutes or until mixture is set. Remove from oven and let stand about 10 minutes.

This recipe appears in: Northeastern