3 asparagus prosciutto strata Recipes

asparagus , tough stem ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch lengths, crusty, artisan-style bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, sliced prosciutto , cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips, shredded parmesan or asiago cheese (about 5 oz.), chopped chives, eggs, milk, grated lemon peel, salt, pepper

butter , for greasing the baking dish, thick slices hearty whole-wheat/wholemeal or multigrain artisan bread, eggs, lightly beaten, whole milk, grated fontina cheese, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, asparagus stalks, mortadella or prosciutto, snipped chives