Crab And Swiss Strata

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Holiday breakfast $400 winner in a magazine (not sure which one). it was submitted by aubrey corcoran of beaufort, sc, nov. 2001. this makes 8-10 servings. requires overnight chilling.

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Steps

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Spread english muffin halves with the 3 tablespoons butter.

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Line a greased 2 quart rectangular baking dish with half the muffins , buttered side up.

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In a medium bowl combine the crabmeat and cheeses and layer this mixture over the muffins in the dish.

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Sprinkle with capers and top with remaining muffins.

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Buttered side up.

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In a large skillet , cook onions in the 1 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or until l tender.

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Stir in sherry and worcestershire sauce.

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Bring to just boiling and remove from heat.

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In a medium bowl , combine eggs , milk , mustard , parsley , and salt and pepper to taste.

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Stir in onion mixture.

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Carefully pour over muffin layers in baking dish and press muffins lightly with back of a large spoon to moisten tops.

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Cover and chill overnight.

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Preheat oven to 350f and bake uncovered for 50 minutes or until muffins are browned and knife comes out clean when inserted in the middle.

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Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients

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english muffins, butter, crabmeat, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, capers, onion, dry sherry, worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk, dijon mustard, fresh parsley