Asparagus Cheese Strata Recipe

In a saucepan, cover asparagus with water; cover and cook till just tender but still hard.

Drain and set aside.

Lightly brush butter over one side of bread slices.

Place half of the bread, buttered side up, in a greased 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle with 1/2 c. of cheese.

Layer with asparagus and Spam (or possibly ham).

Cover with remaining bread, buttered side up.

In a bowl, lightly beat Large eggs; add in lowfat milk, onion, salt and mustard; pour over bread.

Cover and chill overnight.

Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 50 min.

Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Return to the oven for 10 min or possibly till cheese is melted and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean This recipe yields 10 to 12 servings.