ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO STRATA

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The best thing about this breakfast or brunch dish is that you can assemble it the night before, and just pop it in the oven the next morning! Perfect after a late night with friends/ overnight guests. Almost any vegetables and coked meats can be used, ie. sausage and red peppers, broccoli and ham, etc. (just be sure to pre-cook any meats!) Of course you can swap out cheeses, too, for endless variety!

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Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 eggs
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 cups green onions, sliced
1/2 cup romano cheese, finely grated
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 -5 roma tomatoes, sliced
1 lb loaf French bread, rustic style, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 cups Fontina cheese, coarsely grated and loosely packed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Butter a 13x9 baking dish.
  • Cook Asparagus in salted, boiling water just until crisp-tender. Drain.
  • Whisk together first 7 ingredients, then sprinkle generously with pepper.
  • Butter both sides of each slice of bread. Arrange half of the slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the egg mixture over slices.
  • Top with half the fontina cheese, half the asparagus and sliced tomatoes.
  • Repeat layering. Sprinkle tomatoes on top with a bit more oregano and pepper. Let sstand at least 20 minutes before baking, occasionally pressing bread down to submerge. * can sit overnight in fridge, covered.
  • Bake until peffed and brown, about one hour. Cool slightly before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.9, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 263.2, Sodium 1053.8, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 26

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