Asparagus Strata
Country Woman
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You can easily prepare this the night before for a luncheon or during the morning for a dinner. I serve it year-round, for large groups like my card club or garden club, at picnics and at other occasions. When I do, just about always someone requests the recipe!
My husband and I have been married 49 years (two sons and five grand daughters). I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl. My mother was an excellent cook, and she passed along many of the Pennsylvania Dutch recipes that are popular in this part or our state.
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Breakfast/Brunch
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min. + standing
Ingredients:
- 12 slices white bread
- 12 ounces sharp process cheese, diced
- 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Directions:
Using a doughnut cutter, cut 12 circles and holes from bread; set aside. Tear remaining bread in pieces and place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Layer cheese, asparagus and ham over torn bread; arrange bread circles and holes on top. Lightly beat eggs with milk. Add onion, salt and mustard; mix well. Pour egg mixture over bread circles and holes. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 55 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.