Asparagus and Ham Strata

Name: Asparagus and Ham Strata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 cups cubed Italian or French bread (about 6 ounces); 1-1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1 cup cubed deli ham (1/2 inch); 1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 1 hour.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Alla Gray, St.Thomas, Pennsylvania

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Updated on Aug. 17, 2023

For 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. —Alla Gray, St. Thomas, Pennsylvania

Can you freeze Asparagus and Ham Strata?

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.

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Asparagus and Ham Strata

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:1 hour

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Ingredients

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

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Directions

1
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.

2
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.