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Ham-Asparagus – Egg  – Cheese Strata
I found this recipe on the better homes and garden website.  I tried it and found I needed 1 more egg for more liquid.  It was a hit. I would also try other ingredients too.  I would like spinach and mushrooms also.  It freezes well in pieces.

Prep: 30 minutes
Chill: overnight
Bake: 50 minutes

Ham-Asparagus -Egg – Cheese Strata

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 5 cups French bread cubes
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyére or white cheddar cheese, (8 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
  • 8 oz. cooked ham, diced
  • 10 eggs  ( I used 11)
  • 1-1/2 cups milk  ( I used 2 cups)

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

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.  (I used a large 9X 13 pyrex.)

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.

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.

5. Cut into squares to serve. If desired, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and cracked black pepper. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories454,

Total Fat (g)26,

Saturated Fat (g)12,

* Monounsaturated Fat (g)9,

* Polyunsaturated Fat (g)2,

* Cholesterol (mg)421,

* Sodium (mg)936,

* Carbohydrate (g)22,

* Total Sugar (g)6,

* Fiber (g)2,

* Protein (g)34,

* Vitamin C (DV%)8,

* Calcium (DV%)53,

* Iron (DV%)19,

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet