Do-Ahead Chicken-Leek Strata

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 5 hr 35 min
  • Servings 12

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

Steps

  • 1
    In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks; cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Remove from heat.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over bread mixture. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • 4
    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.

  • Instead of chicken or turkey, use a 14 3/4-ounce can of red or pink salmon, drained and flaked.
  • Purchase leeks with brightly colored leaves and an unblemished white portion. The smaller the leek, the more tender it will be. Refrigerate in a plastic bag up to 5 days. Before using, trim the root and leaf ends. Slit the leeks from top to bottom and wash thoroughly to remove dirt trapped between leaf layers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
340
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
8g
38%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
190mg
63%
Sodium
670mg
28%
Potassium
320mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
8g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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