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Creamy Everything Bagel Strata with Smoked Lox

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A creamy, savory strata featuring everything bagels, smoked lox, and a rich custard base, perfect for brunch or special occasions. This easy recipe delivers a custard-like interior with a crisp top and a smoky, flavorful punch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium everything bagels, day-old preferred, cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 oz smoked lox, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional but recommended)
  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cube the everything bagels into 1-inch pieces and spread evenly in the baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chopped dill, green onions, lemon zest (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  4. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cubed bagels.
  5. Scatter smoked lox slices evenly over the bagels and cream cheese mixture.
  6. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese over everything, then sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until fully blended and slightly frothy.
  8. Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the strata, pressing down gently with a spatula to help the liquid absorb into the bagels.
  9. Let the strata sit for about 10 minutes to soak thoroughly.
  10. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  12. Let the strata cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use day-old bagels to prevent sogginess. Let the custard soak into the bagels for at least 10 minutes before baking. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast. Room temperature eggs blend better and prevent curdling. For gluten-free, substitute bagels with gluten-free bread. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese alternatives.

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Keywords: everything bagel strata, smoked lox, brunch recipe, creamy strata, savory strata, easy brunch, bagel casserole

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