Bagel-Lox Strata

This elegant strata is perfect for entertaining company for brunch. Serve it with a crisp green salad, ripe tomato wedges, or fresh fruit—and a little bit of something bubbly, if you'd like.

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

FUNCTION: Pressure/Manual (High)

CLOSED POT TIME: 35 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes

RELEASE: Quick

SERVES: 6

• 1 cup water
• 2 everything bagels, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 ounce cream cheese, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon (lox-style), cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup cream-style cottage cheese
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill

PREP

Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot®. Add the water to the pot.

Lightly grease a 1½-quart round ceramic or glass baking dish. Arrange half of the bagel pieces in the prepared dish. Top with cream cheese, salmon, onion, and chives. Arrange the remaining bagel pieces over salmon mixture.

In a medium bowl combine eggs, milk, cottage cheese, and dill. Pour evenly over ingredients in dish. Press lightly with the back of a large spoon to moisten all of the bagels. Cover with foil. Place the dish on the trivet. Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve.

COOK

Select manual and cook at high pressure for 25 minutes. When cooking is complete, use a quick release to depressurize.

SERVE

Carefully remove the dish from the cooker. Uncover the dish. If desired, broil the strata 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.