Best Cheddar Bacon Asparagus Strata Recipes

FARMER'S STRATA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; add ham and onion. Cook and stir until onion is tender; drain. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half the bread cubes, potatoes and cheese. Top with all of the bacon mixture. Repeat layers of bread, potatoes and cheese. , In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add the milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over all. Cover and chill overnight. , Preheat oven to 325°. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 65-70 minutes.

ASPARAGUS & CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
• In a large bowl, stir together bread cubes, asparagus, 1 cup shredded cheese and the cilantro or parsley, if using.
• In a small bowl, beat together eggs, milk and salt.
• Add to bread cube mixture and stir to combine.
• Transfer to greased baking dish; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to bake--several hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Uncover baking dish and place on rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Cut strata into 6 rectangles and serve with sour cream.

BACON-ASPARAGUS STRATA

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine bacon, asparagus, and red peppers.
• Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
• Top with half of the bacon mixture and half of the cheese.
• Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes, bacon mixture, and cheese.
• In a big bowl, beat eggs with a whisk; beat or whisk in milk, mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper.
• Carefully pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture in dish.
• Using the back of a spoon, gently press down on layers to moisten all of the bread.
• Cover dish with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
• Preheat oven to 325°; bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until puffed, golden, and set.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

OVERNIGHT ASPARAGUS STRATA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Arrange six English muffin halves in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cut side up. Trim remaining muffin halves to fill spaces. Layer with 1 cup cheese, asparagus, ham and red pepper. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, mustard and pepper. Pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

MUSHROOM BACON & CHEDDAR STRATA

Steps:

• Arrange bread cubes on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350 deg. F for 20 minutes, or till toasted. Place bread cubes in large bowl.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; saute 10 minutes or till liquid evaporates and veggies are tender.
• Toss onion mixture with bread cubes.
• Combine remaining ingredients in bowl; whisk till well mixed.
• To assemble the strata, arrange half the bread cube mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese and bacon. Top with remaining bread, then the remaining cheese and bacon. Pour egg mixture over layers.
• Cover strata tightly with tinfoil and refrigerate overnight.
• Bake strata, still covered, at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 15 minutes, till top is nicely browned and eggs are set.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

BACON-ASPARAGUS STRATA

Steps:

• 1. Lightly coat a 3-qt rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine bacon, aparagus and red peppers.
• 2. Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the bacon mixture and half of the cheese.Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes, bacon mixture, and cheese.
• 3. In a large bowl, beat eggs with a whisk. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and cayenne pepper. Carefully pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture in dish.Using the back of a spoon and gently press down the layers to moisten the bread. Cover dish with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
• 4. Preheat the oven to 325*.Bake , uncovered for 50 to 60 mins or till very puffy and golden,let it rest for at least 10 or so before serving so it will set. Makes 12 servings or more depending on how you slice it ...
• 5. FYI: PER SERVING: 290CAL..,16 G FAT (8 G SAT. FAT).178 MG CHOL.,518MG SODIUM, 19G CARBO..,1 G FIBER, 19 G PROTEIN.