CHICKEN-LEEK STRATA

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

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5h18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Sboniso Gaxah
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Shekh Amir
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I added some chopped spinach to this recipe and it was delicious!


Noah Squat
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This recipe is very easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Carlos Avillage
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I still enjoyed this recipe.


Wisdom Reign
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.


Ritu Moni
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success!


Zubair Prince
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste.


Carmela Pruett
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Gilberto Ben
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Emelda EfokA
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I added some chopped spinach to this recipe and it was delicious!


Wyatt Snyman
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This recipe is very easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Gull Mohd
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I still enjoyed this recipe.


Fred C
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Brayden Willits
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


laiba G G GG
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste.


Ifeanyi Anene
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice touch of sweetness. I also like that this recipe is versatile - I've added


Kasim Yimer
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the leeks added a nice touch of sweetness. The strata was also very easy to make, and I will definitely be making it again.