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Do-Ahead Chicken-Leek Strata
Do-Ahead Chicken-Leek Strata
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
5 hours 35 minutes
Effortlessly prepare make-ahead chicken and leek strata, simply bake when ready to enjoy.
Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 lb)
  • 24 slices French bread, each 1/2 inch thick (from 1 lb. loaf)
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, gently melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until they become tender. Take the saucepan off the heat.
  • Place a layer of half of the bread slices at the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle with chicken and dill weed, then add a layer of leeks. Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese over the leeks, and then top with the remaining bread slices. Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
  • Combine all the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl, then pour the mixture over the bread. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • One hour and fifteen minutes before serving, preheat oven to 325°F. Bake uncovered for 1 to 1 hour and 5 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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