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Chicken-Leek Strata
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 6
(Prep time does not include the refrigeration required before baking.
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com