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Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata





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Makes 8 servings

Eggs and asparagus are a perfect pair, accented with salty prosciutto, chives, and lemon. Prep and Cook Time: about 1 1/4 hours, plus at least 1 hour to chill.

Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata




Greg DuPree

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

Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium pan over high heat, bring about 2 quarts water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until bright green and barely tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 2
2

Spread half the bread cubes in a lightly oiled 9- by 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.

Step 3
3

In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, lemon peel, salt, and pepper to blend. Pour evenly over layered ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Step 4
4

Bake until center of strata is set and top is lightly browned, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories332
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g25%

Saturated Fat 7.1g36%
Cholesterol 197mg66%
Sodium 915mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 28g11%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%
Protein 23g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.