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Asparagus Cheese Strata Main Dish

By: Betty Jacques

"Last spring we visited old friends who serve this egg dish for Sunday breakfast before church. I thought it was wonderful and full of flavor. Besides, it's easy to make ahead. I use fresh asparagus and serve it with muffins and fresh fruit. --Betty Jacques, Hemet, California"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 (1 pound) loaf sliced bread, crusts removed
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups cubed cooked ham
6 eggs
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

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. x 2-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 degrees F 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.