ELEGANT SMOKED SALMON STRATA

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This fancy overnight egg bake is ideal for guests. In the morning, you can simply let it come to room temperature and whip up side dishes as it bakes. Then get ready for compliments! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups cubed ciabatta bread
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
10 green onions, sliced
1/2 pound smoked salmon or lox, coarsely chopped
8 large eggs
4 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Creme fraiche or sour cream and minced chives

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss bread cubes with butter and oil; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses, onions and salmon. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with creme fraiche and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 845mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.