Ingredients
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8 ounce asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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5 cup French bread cubes
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2 cup shredded Gruyére or white cheddar cheese, (8 oz.)
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½ cup chopped onion
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¼ cup chopped chives or green onions
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8 ounce cooked ham, diced
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10 eggs
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1 ½ cup milk
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes or until bright green.
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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.
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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 with plastic wrap, then chill for two hours.
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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.
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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.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare as directed. Cover; refrigerate up to 12 hours. To serve, preheat oven to 325 degrees F, then bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, then 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 454 | Calories |
| 26g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 34g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 454 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 26g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol 421mg | 140% |
| Sodium 936mg | 41% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin C 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium 535.1mg | 41% |
| Iron 3.4mg | 19% |
| Potassium 442mg | 9% |
| Folate, total 104.8mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 2.1mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.4mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.