Cheesy Leek Strata Recipe

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The leeks and sourdough bread cubes make this a delectable variation of strata. —Janet Briggs

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Cheesy Leek Strata Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 9-12 Servings

15 40 55

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 small leeks (white portion only), chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
8 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup beer
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the bread cubes, half of the leeks and half of the red pepper, 3/4 cup Swiss cheese and 3/4 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers once.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, beer, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over cheese. Cover with plastic wrap. Weigh strata down with a slightly smaller baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Remove strata from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 9-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 296 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 175 mg cholesterol, 465 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Leek Strata in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 , p179