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Asparagus and Ham Strata

Course Breakfast, Quiche
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup half and half cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg ground
  • 4 cups about 6 oz Italian or French bread cubed
  • 1 1/4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, divided shredded
  • 1 cup 1/2 inch deli ham cubed
  • 1 cup asparagus fresh, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Stir in bread, 1 cup cheese, ham and asparagus. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 40-50 minutes longer or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Freeze option: After assembling, cover and freeze strata. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake strata as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.

Notes

Asparagus and Ham Strata

Asparagus and Ham StrataFor a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast, do the prep work the night before. Next morning, just pop it in the oven. This casserole version of quiche is so hearty and delicious. —