Best Asparagus And Prosciutto Strata Recipes

Fresh Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Cheese

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh asparagus, tough ends removed discarded (cut the asparagus into about 2-inch pieces)
1 loaf bread (use a crusty French or Italian bread cut into 1-inch cubes)
4 ounces prosciutto (thinly-sliced and cut into 1/2-inch strips)
1 1/2 cups shredded asiago cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
6 large eggs
3 1/2 cups full-fat milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
salt and black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Cook the asparagus in boiling water (or steam) for about 2-3 minutes; drain and plunge into ice water or very cold water; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Spread half of the cubed bread into the baking dish.
Top with half of the prosciutto, then half of the cooked asparagus, half of the cheese and half of the chives.
Layer remaining bread cubes on top, followed by remaining prosciutto, asparagus, cheese and then chives.
In a bowl whisk eggs, milk, lemon peel, salt, pepper and pinch cayenne (if using) until well blended; pour evenly over the layered ingredients.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
Bake in a 350°F oven for about 40-50 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 225.7, Sodium 582.6, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 12.3, Protein 17.8

ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO STRATA image

Categories Side

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound asparagus, tough stem ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 loaf (3/4 pound) crusty, artisan-style bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 OZ thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 1/4 cup shredded parmesan or asiago cheese (about 5 OZ)
1/2 cup chopped chives
6 large eggs
3 1/2 cups milk
1 TBSPN grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350. In a medium pan over high heat, bring about 2 qts water to boil. Add asparagus and cook till bright green and barely tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.2. Spread half the bread cubes in a lightly oiled 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Top with half the prosciutto, cooked asparagus, cheese and chives. Layer remaining bread cubes on top, followed by remaining prosciutto, asparagus, cheese and chives. 3. In abowl, whisk eggs, milk, lemon peel, salt and pepper to blend. Pour evenly over layered ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. 4. Bake until center of strata is set and top is lightly browned, 40-50 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.