Chicken-Leek Strata

Submitted by BamaBelle30

"I believe this was found on the Betty Crocker website. (Prep time does not include the refrigeration required before baking.)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

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

directions

1. Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook leeks in butter about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened; remove from heat.
2. 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.
3. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
4. 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.