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Asparagus Strata
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 10
This makes a very good brunch dish. It needs to be refrigerated overnight before baking. The recipe comes from a TV station.
Ingredients:
1 loaf sourdough bread, thinly sliced with crust removed (16-ounce)
1 lb asparagus, blanched and slivered
3/4 lb fontina cheese, grated
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained,sliced or chopped
3 tablespoons dried chives
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
12 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Grease the bottom of a large casserole dish (13X9 works well).
2. Place a single layer of bread in the pan, using 1/2 the bread.
3. Cover with 1/2 asparagus, cheese, tomatoes, chives and pine nuts.
4. Repeat layers, starting with bread.
5. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, garlic, salt and pepper.
6. Pour evenly over layers.
7. Cover and Refrigerate overnight.
8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
9. Remove cover and bake for 1 hour until puffy and brown or internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
10. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com