November 15, 2023

Smoked Sturgeon Strata (Make Ahead)

Yields 10-12 servings

INGREDIENTS

8-10 cups cubed bread, best if stale (we recommend cutting and laying out on a baking sheet overnight)

1 tbsp butter

1/2 an onion (or more/to taste), chopped

3 cups (or more/to taste) chopped spinach

2 cups cubed Tsar Nicoulai Estate Smoked Sturgeon (about 2 6oz packages)

2 cups shredded cheese (we used Parmesan)

9 large eggs

2 cups milk

1 tsp salt

METHOD

1. Generously grease a 9×13 inch (or similar size) baking/casserole dish.

2. Heat butter in a pan and sauté onions until they are soft and jammy. Add spinach and sauté until completely wilted.

3. In the prepared baking dish, layer the bread, then the onion and spinach, followed by the sturgeon. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.

4. Whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt. Pour evenly over other ingredients in the baking dish.

5. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight (up to 12-16 hours).

6. Remove strata from the refrigerator and allow to sit out at room temperature for 15 minutes while you preheat the oven to 375°F.

7. Bake strata, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Loosely cover with aluminum foil for the remaining 20-30 minutes. Casserole is done when browned on the sides and puffy in the center.

8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.