Swiss Cheese and Chicken Strata
A delightful and cheesy strata dish made with layers of French bread, Swiss cheese, chicken, and red pepper, all soaked in a savory egg mixture and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
| 6 | French bread cubes, divided (½ inch) |
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| 1 ½ | Kraft shredded Swiss cheese, divided |
| 1 ½ | chopped cooked chicken or turkey |
| ¾ | cup chopped red pepper |
| 4 | eggs |
| 2 | cups milk |
| ¼ | cup Grey Poupon Country Dijon mustard |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by layering 3 cups of French bread cubes, 1 cup of Swiss cheese, the cooked chicken, and chopped red pepper in a greased 2-quart oblong baking dish. Top this layer with the remaining 3 cups of bread cubes. |
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| 2. | In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and Grey Poupon Country Dijon mustard until well blended. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread layer, ensuring all the bread is moistened. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Swiss cheese on top, then cover the dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. |
| 3. | Preheat the oven to 325°F. Bake the strata, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 2493 kcal |
| Protein | 113.8 g |
| Fat | 30.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 440.6 g |
| Fiber | 19.2 g |
| Sugar | 21 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița