DO-AHEAD CHICKEN-LEEK STRATA

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Save time on cooking! This chicken and leek strata recipe can be done ahead and requires only baking to serve anytime.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks; cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Remove from heat.
  • Line bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with half of the bread slices. Sprinkle with chicken and dill weed; layer with leeks. Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese over leeks. Top with remaining bread slices; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • About 1 hour 15 minutes before serving, heat oven to 325°F. Uncover dish; bake 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

yadjuna
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Md Bashsa
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This strata was a disappointment. It was dry and flavorless.


Jessica Turner
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This recipe was easy to follow and the strata turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Fazal Ghani
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I love the combination of chicken and leeks in this strata. It's a hearty and flavorful dish.


Adeni Semilore
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This is my go-to recipe for potlucks and holiday brunches. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Andy Velasquez
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Asadullah Alyas
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This strata was a little too eggy for my taste.


Kopal Kharap
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I loved this dish! The leeks were cooked perfectly and they added a subtle flavor to the strata.


Jesus Castillo
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This strata is the perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. I love that I can prepare it the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning.


John Njihia
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Kizito Med
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This dish was a hit at my brunch party! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken and leeks were so tender and flavorful.