Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN-LEEK STRATA

Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey

1 tbsp butter
1 cup sliced leek
8 slices French bread, each 1/2 inch thick
1 cup chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 tsp dried dill weed
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

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. Uncover and bake 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serves 6