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Cheddar & Leek Strata

Adapted from a recipe card in "Cooking with Beer".
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cups beer, your favorite brand
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • salt and pepper, as desired
  • 1 loaf sourdough bread, cut into ½ inch cubes, (500 g / 1 lb loaf)
  • 2 small leeks, washed and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese, shredded, (6 oz / 170 g)
  • 1 ½ cups Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, (6 oz / 170 g)

Instructions
 

  • To a mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, beer, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended.
  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter or non stick spray. Place half of the bread cubes on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle half of the leeks and half of the bell pepper over the bread cubes.
  • Sprinkle with ¾ cup Swiss cheese and ¾ cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Add remaining bread cubes on top of cheese, sprinkle remaining leeks and bell pepper on top of bread cubes.
  • Top with remaining Swiss and Cheddar cheeses.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
  • Cover with foil and place a smaller baking dish on top to act as a weight. Place in the fridge for minimum 2 hours or overnight.
  • When you are ready to bake, preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F). Remove the smaller baking dish and the foil. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set.
  • Serve as a side dish with any meal, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving due to the number of servings even though two cheeses are used.