CHICKEN-LEEK STRATA

Chicken-Leek Strata image

Here's a great do-ahead recipe to pull out for a "let's do brunch" day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 5h18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup sliced leek
8 slices French bread, each 1/2 inch thick
1 cup chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook leeks in butter about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened; remove from heat.
Cut enough bread into 1-inch cubes to measure 5 cups. Mix bread cubes, leeks, chicken and dill weed. Spread bread mixture in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Sprinkle with cheese. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 325°F. Uncover and bake 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg