Hearty Chicken Strata is a traditional Amish recipe on Sundays when they had company, and it’s still one of my family’s favorite dishes. From sara yoder of mount hope ohio.

Ingredients

10 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)

2 cups diced cooked chicken

1 cup diced potatoes

1 cup diced celery

1/2 cup diced carrots

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

4 cups milk

2 cups chicken broth

5 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 to 2 jars (12 ounces each) chicken

gravy, warmed, optional

Method

1 Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on several ungreased large baking sheets.

2.Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

3 Transfer to a large bowl. Add the chicken, potatoes, celery, carrots and parsley. In another large bowl, combine the milk, broth, eggs, butter, salt and pepper. Pour over bread mixture; toss to coat.

4 Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes; stir.

5.Bake 45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve with gravy if desired. Yield: 12-14 servings.