Ham Asparagus And Cheese Strata

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   1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes or until bright green.

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   2. In a greased 3-quart baking dish spread half the bread cubes. Top with cheese, onion, chives and half the ham and asparagus. Top with remaining bread.

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   3. In a bowl whisk together four of the eggs and the milk. Evenly pour over layers in dish. Press down bread pieces into the egg milk mixture with the back of a spoon. Top with remaining ham and asparagus. Cover; refrigerate until ready to bake.

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   4. Bake, uncovered, in a 325 degrees F oven 30 minutes. With the back of a wooden spoon, press 6 indentations in top of strata. Pour a whole egg into each indentation. Bake 20 to 25 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted In center of strata registers 170 degrees F and eggs are set. Let stand 15 minutes.

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   5. Cut into squares to serve. If desired, drizzle lightly with olive oil and spnnkle with salt and cracked black pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.