SPRING BREAKFAST STRATA

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Eggs are the star of this hearty breakfast fare. Filled with tasty ingredients like ham, mushrooms, cheddar cheese and asparagus, this dish is super. You can prepare it the night before for a no-fuss breakfast, brunch or dish to pass.-Maryellen Hays, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound fully cooked ham, cubed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut asparagus, thawed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
10 cups cubed bread

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat eggs; add milk, mustard, basil and salt. Gently stir in remaining ingredients until well mixed. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1075mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.