CHICKEN (OR TURKEY) STRATA 
6 slices day old white bread
2-3 c. cooked chicken (or turkey), cubed
1/3 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3/4 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded sharp American cheese

Butter two slices of bread; cut into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside. Cube remaining bread; place half in bottom of 8x8x2 inch baking pan. Combine chicken (or turkey), vegetables, mayonnaise and seasonings. Spoon over bread cubes. Sprinkle remaining unbuttered cubes over chicken (or turkey) mixture.

Combine eggs and milk and pour over all. Cover and chill 1 hour or overnight. Sprinkle with buttered crumbs. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until set. Sprinkle cheese over top for last 10 minutes of baking. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving. Serves 6.

 

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