Name: Asparagus and Ham Strata
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5 large eggs -; 2 cups whole milk -; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg -; 4 cups cubed Italian or French bread (about 6 ounces) -; 1-1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided -; 1 cup cubed deli ham (1/2 inch) -; 1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces) -

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Ingredients for - Asparagus and Ham Strata

1. 5 large eggs -

2. 2 cups whole milk -

3. 1/2 cup half-and-half cream -

4. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

5. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

6. 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg -

7. 4 cups cubed Italian or French bread (about 6 ounces) -

8. 1-1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided -

9. 1 cup cubed deli ham (1/2 inch) -

10. 1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces) -

How to cook deliciously - Asparagus and Ham Strata

1. Stage

In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Stir in bread, 1 cup cheese, ham and asparagus. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.

2. Stage

Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 40-50 minutes longer or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.