Bagel, Lox, and Egg Strata

By rnrunner26

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 8 cups(4-6 bagels) cut in bite size pcs
• 1 3-oz pkg smoked salmon(lox), chopped
• 8 oz Swiss or Montery Jack cheese,shred
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 8 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Place melted butter in 3 qt baking dish, spreading to cover bottom. Spread bagel pieces evenly over butter. Sprinkle lox, cheese, and chives over bagels. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, cottage cheese, and pepper. Pour over layers in dish.
Press down gently to moisten all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 4-24 hours.

Preheat oven to 350. Bake uncovered 45 min or until set and edges are puffed and golden. Let stand 10 min before serving.