Overnight Asparagus Strata Recipe

Name: Overnight Asparagus Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 English muffins, split and toasted; 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 8 large eggs; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
2
Arrange six English muffin halves in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cut side up. Trim remaining muffin halves to fill spaces. Layer with 1 cup cheese, asparagus, ham and red pepper.
3
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, mustard and pepper. Pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

719

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, 4 English muffins, split and toasted, 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided, 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham, and more.

Yes, Overnight Asparagus 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.

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Overnight Asparagus Strata

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Variations & substitutions

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