Shelly's Recipe

MUSHROOM, ASPARAGUS, GRUYERE & EGG CASSEROLE

Category: Breakfast Casseroles

8 large eggs
1 bunch fresh asparagus (approximately 1 pound), rinsed, trimmed and cut into 1 & 1/2-inch pieces
3-4 oz (about 1/2 cup) sliced mushrooms
3 oz grated Gruyere, divided
1 medium shallot, minced
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 controlled splash of dry white wine
1/4 tsp Herbes de Provence
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Gently steam asparagus pieces for approximately 3 minutes, remove from heat and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F for baking. Spray your favorite casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, break eggs and whisk gently. Add 2 oz grated Gruyere (reserve remaining for garnish), minced shallot and garlic, splash of dry white wine, Herbes de Provence, salt and freshly ground black pepper, whisk until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Stir in steamed asparagus and sliced mushrooms. Pour egg mixture into prepared casserole dish and place on center rack of preheated, 350 degree F oven, bake for approximately 30-35 minutes (depending on size and depth of your casserole dish and accuracy of your oven). Casserole is done when eggs are set in the middle (eggs no longer jiggle when casserole dish is moved back and forth).

When eggs are set, remove casserole dish from oven and sprinkle with remaining oz of grated Gruyere. Cut into 4 large wedges (or 6-8 smaller ones) and serve warm.

Pair with warm, crusty bread and a mixed green sald or fruit. Optional-top bread and salad with a slight drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a bit of grated Gruyere if desired. Serves 4