Ham and Asparagus Cheese Strata Recipe

Name: Ham and Asparagus Cheese Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter or margarine, melted; 1 loaf (1 lb (.5 kg).) sliced bread, crusts removed; 3/4 cup (175 ml) shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 2 cups (475 ml) cubed fully cooked ham; 6 eggs; 3 cups (700 ml) milk; 2 tsp (10 ml) dried minced onion; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) dry mustard

Servings: persons

1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tbsp (45 ml) butter or margarine, melted
1 loaf (1 lb (.5 kg).) sliced bread, crusts removed
3/4 cup (175 ml) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups (475 ml) cubed fully cooked ham
6 eggs
3 cups (700 ml) milk
2 tsp (10 ml) dried minced onion
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) dry mustard

1
In a saucepan, cover asparagus with water; cover and cook until just tender but still firm.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Lightly brush butter over one side of the bread slices.
4
Place half of the bread, buttered side up, in a greased 13 inch x 9 inch x 2 inch baking dish.
5
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup (125 ml) cheese.
6
Layer with asparagus, and ham.
7
Cover with remaining bread, buttered side up.
8
In a bowl, lightly beat eggs; add milk, onion, salt and mustard; pour over bread.
9
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
10
Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees (175 C.) for 50 minutes.
11
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
12
Return to the oven for 10 minues or until cheese is melted and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter or margarine, melted, 1 loaf (1 lb (.5 kg).) sliced bread, crusts removed, 3/4 cup (175 ml) shredded cheddar cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Ham and Asparagus Cheese 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.

Ham and Asparagus Cheese Strata

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