Shelly's Recipe

HAM & ASPARAGUS STRATA

Category: Breakfast and Brunch

12 slices (1/2 inch thick, 4 inch diameter) French OR Italian bread
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 cup chopped cooked ham
8 oz fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350. Place 1/2 of the bread in single layer in greased 8-inch square baking dish. Top evenly with layers of 1/2 of the cheese, ham and asparagus. COVER with remaining bread, placing slices flat or in shingled pattern. REPEA tbsp cheese, ham and asparagus layers.

Beat eggs, milk, lemon juice and garlic powder in medium bowl until blended. Pour over layers in baking dish. Bake until puffed, golden and knife inserted near center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.