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Asparagus Strata with Sourdough is for Lunch.

Asparagus Strata with Sourdough takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Asparagus Strata with Sourdough takes 45 minutes to cook.

Asparagus Strata with Sourdough makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Asparagus Strata with Sourdough are:

12 to 16 ounces sourdough bread cubes (3/4" cubes)
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
9 ounces frozen or 1 bunch fresh (15 to 20 medium stalks) asparagus, ends snapped off, cut into 1" pieces
4 ounces chopped onion
8 ounces ham, diced
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
8 large eggs
4 to 12 ounces half & half (fat-free is fine)
? teaspoon salt

Here is how you make Asparagus Strata with Sourdough:

1) Preheat the oven to 350?F. Line a baking sheet with parchment, and grease a 2-quart casserole dish or 9" x 13" pan.2) Toss the bread in a bowl with the melted butter, and spread evenly on the baking sheet. Heat the bread in the oven for 10 minutes; it won't color, but will dry out a bit.3) If the asparagus are frozen, use them as is. If they're fresh, cook them very briefly; a couple of minutes in the microwave should be sufficient. You want them to be crisp, but not hard.4) Toss the asparagus, onion, ham, and 1 ? cups of the cheese with the toasted bread cubes. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.5) Mix together the eggs, 1/2 cup of the half & half, and salt, and pour over the bread mixture, pressing the bread gently into the liquid. Add up to an additional 1 cup half & half if it doesn't come to within 3/4" of the top of the bread cubes.6) Cover the pan, and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours.7) Sprinkle the top of the strata with the remaining cheese. Bake the strata uncovered, in a preheated 375?F oven, for about 45 minutes, or until it's puffed and golden. A knife blade inserted into the center will come out clean. Remove the strata from the oven, and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before serving. Serving Size:?12 servings

The nutritional information for Asparagus Strata with Sourdough is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 302.2

• Total Fat: 18.6 g
• Cholesterol: 172.9 mg
• Sodium: 640.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 17.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 16.1 g