Crab Strata

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups cubed white bread
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups cooked crabmeat, flaked
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) square baking dish.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add onion, bell pepper, salt, pepper, and thyme and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Stir in crabmeat and spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs and milk. Pour over the crab mixture in the baking dish.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• The word “strata” comes from the Latin word for “layer”.
• This dish is popular in the southern United States, where crabmeat is often plentiful.
• It’s a great way to use up leftover bread.