Asparagus And Prosciutto Strata Recipe

Name: Asparagus And Prosciutto Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, tough stem ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1 loaf (3/4 lb.) crusty, artisan-style bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips; 1 1/4 cups shredded parmesan or asiago cheese (about 5 oz.); 1/2 cup chopped chives; 6 large eggs; 3 1/2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a medium pan over high heat, bring about 2 quarts water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until bright green and barely tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2
Spread half the bread cubes in a lightly oiled 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Top with half the prosciutto, cooked asparagus, cheese, and chives. Layer remaining bread cubes on top, followed by remaining prosciutto, asparagus, cheese, and chives.
3
In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, lemon peel, salt, and pepper to blend. Pour evenly over layered ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
4
Bake until center of strata is set and top is lightly browned, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

504

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound asparagus, tough stem ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch lengths, 1 loaf (3/4 lb.) crusty, artisan-style bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips, 1 1/4 cups shredded parmesan or asiago cheese (about 5 oz.), and more.

Yes, Asparagus And Prosciutto Strata falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asparagus And Prosciutto Strata

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Variations & substitutions

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