Bacon-Asparagus Strata Recipe

Name: Bacon-Asparagus Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and chopped; 1 (9 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well-drained; 3/4 cup bottled roasted sweet red pepper, drained and chopped; 12 slices dry white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups); 3 cups shredded swiss cheese (12 oz); 8 eggs; 3 cups milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard (or 3 T dijon mustard); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

nonstick cooking spray
8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and chopped
1 (9 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well-drained
3/4 cup bottled roasted sweet red pepper, drained and chopped
12 slices dry white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
3 cups shredded swiss cheese (12 oz)
8 eggs
3 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard (or 3 T dijon mustard)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Lightly coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, combine bacon, asparagus, and red peppers.
3
Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
4
Top with half of the bacon mixture and half of the cheese.
5
Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes, bacon mixture, and cheese.
6
In a big bowl, beat eggs with a whisk; beat or whisk in milk, mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper.
7
Carefully pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture in dish.
8
Using the back of a spoon, gently press down on layers to moisten all of the bread.
9
Cover dish with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
10
Preheat oven to 325u00b0; bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until puffed, golden, and set.
11
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 8 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and chopped, 1 (9 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well-drained, 3/4 cup bottled roasted sweet red pepper, drained and chopped, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Asparagus Strata falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Bacon-Asparagus Strata

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