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Instructions *** 2-25-18 excellent, made 1/2 the recipe, pretty easy... *** By Mindy Fox April/May 2017 Issue Scott Phillips Servings: 6 to 8 This savory stratalike dish would work well as part of an Easter brunch. Choose your favorite style of ham to tailor the dish to your taste. Ingredients 3 Tbs. unsalted butter; more for the baking dish 3 lb. leeks (3 to 4 large) 1 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh chives Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2-1/2 cups whole milk 8 large eggs 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. nely grated lemon zest 8 cups 1-inch-cubed sourdough bread (from a 3/4-lb. loaf) 8 oz. coarsely grated Gruyère, Emmentaler, or other Swiss cheese (about 2-1/2 cups) 6 oz. thinly sliced ham, cut into bite-size piece © 2018 The Taunton Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Fine Cooking may receive a percentage of sales for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other aliate advertising programs. Preparation Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°F. Butter a 9×13-inch or similar 3- quart baking dish. Trim the leeks, leaving the white and light-green parts. Slice in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick half-moon slices to yield about 8 cups. Rinse well, then pat dry. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. add the leeks, half of the chives, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are very tender but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, mustard, zest, the remaining chives, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Add the bread, cheese, ham, and the leek mixture, and toss well. Transfer to the prepared dish and bake until golden brown around the edges and set in the center, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let rest 10 minutes before serving This recipe published with BigOven, and can be imported instantly by BigOven users. Download your free trial at www.bigoven.com.  |
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