Bagel, Lox, and Egg Strata
Ingredients
– ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
– 8 cups plain bagels cut into bite-size pieces (4 to 6 bagels)
– 1 3 ounce package thinly sliced smoked salmon (lox-style), cut into small pieces
– 8 ounces Swiss cheese or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)
– ¼ cup snipped fresh chives
– 8 eggs, beaten
– 2 cups milk
– 1 cup cottage cheese
– ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Place melted butter in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole, spreading to cover the bottom. Spread bagel pieces evenly in prepared dish. Sprinkle lox, cheese, and chives evenly over bagel pieces. In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, cottage cheese, and pepper. Pour over layers in dish. Press down gently with the back of a wooden spoon to moisten all of the ingredients. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Bake, uncovered, about 45 minutes or until set and edges are puffed and golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.
