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Crab and Spinach Strata

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 9 hr 25 min
  • Servings 8
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Prepared pesto adds flavorful to a mild crabmeat and egg casserole with make-ahead convenience.
Updated Feb 1, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 9 or 10 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 2 cups finely shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 package (12 oz) refrigerated chunk-style imitation crabmeat
  • 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain*
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread slices in single layer in bottom of baking dish. Cut remaining bread into cubes to fill in empty spaces.
  • 2
    Spread pesto over bread. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Layer imitation crabmeat, spinach, bell pepper, onion and remaining 1 cup cheese over bread.
  • 3
    In large bowl, beat eggs, milk and salt until well blended. Pour over mixture in baking dish. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • 4
    Heat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes or until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Serve this strata with green grapes.
  • tip 2
    Freeze any leftover pesto in small quantities and use later in soups or sauces.

Nutrition

380 Calories, 23g Total Fat, 25g Protein, 17g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
36%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
255mg
86%
Sodium
860mg
36%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
5g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
70%
70%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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