Asparagus and Gruyere Strata

By Dixie8686

Ingredients

• 9 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups whole milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups chopped asparagus
• 4 ounces gourmet mushrooms, such as portobello or cremini
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 5 cups crusty French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 16 ounces Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, and season with salt and pepper.

In a separate large bowl, combine asparagus, mushroms and green onion.

Prepare the baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Layer the bottom with one third of the bread. Top with one third of the asparagus mixture and a third of the cheese. Repeat twice. Allow strata to stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes.