Smokes Salmon Strata

By bdeedman

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 Eggland's Best 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

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.
2. 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