Asparagus Cheese Strata Main Dish Recipe

By AnitaD

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 Tbsp butter, melted
• 1 loaf (1 pound) sliced bread, crusts removed
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 6 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 2 tsp dried minced onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground mustard

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, cover asparagus with water; cover and cook until just tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
Lightly brush butter over one side of bread slices.
Place half of the bread, buttered side up, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
Layer with asparagus and ham.
Cover with remaining bread, buttered side up.

In a bowl, lightly beat eggs; add milk, onion, salt and mustard; pour over bread.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.