CRAB AND THREE CHEESE STRATA

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Provided by Mikekey *

Time 8h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 loaf sourdough bread, cubed
1 c ricotta cheese, crumbled
1/4 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 lb sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 lb cooked crabmeat, fresh (dungeness is the best)
2 Tbsp chopped jalapeno peppers (seeds removed)
12 eggs
6 c milk
5 Tbsp butter, melted
1/4 tsp dry mustard

Steps:

1. Coat a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with cheeses, crab and jalapenos. Spread mixture into prepared baking dish.
2. Combine eggs, milk, butter and mustard in same bowl and pour over bread mixture, covering all of it.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Take out 30 minutes prior to baking and let sit at room temperature.
4. Preheat oven to 350F. Remove plastic wrap and bake 30-40 minutes until set. Let sit 10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.