Crab and Scallion Strata

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 garlic clover, finely chopped
• 5 ounces picked over crab meat
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cups milk
• 6 cups cubed Italian bread
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Directions

1. Set an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic once the butter has melted, and cook it until you can really smell it, about 2 minutes. Stir in the crab and scallions, and cook, stirring often, until the crab is fully warm. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and pinch of red pepper flakes. Add the bread and toss it with the milk mixture, then let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. Spoon everything into a greased square pan and bake until the strata is puffed and golden, about 30 minutes. Serve with scallions and a dollop of sour cream if desired.