In the realm of culinary delights, "asparagus strata" stands as a testament to the harmonious marriage of flavors and textures. This delectable dish, often gracing brunch tables and potluck gatherings, is a casserole-like creation featuring tender asparagus spears, enveloped in a custardy egg mixture, and punctuated with savory seasonings. As the strata bakes, it transforms into a golden-brown masterpiece, its layers revealing a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. Asparagus strata is not only a feast for the senses but also a versatile dish that can be customized to suit various dietary preferences, making it a favorite among home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
ASPARAGUS AND HAM STRATA
For a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast, do the prep work the night before. Next morning, just pop it in the oven. This casserole version of quiche is so hearty and delicious. -Alla Gray, St. Thomas, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Stir in bread, 1 cup cheese, ham and asparagus. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 40-50 minutes longer or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.Freeze option: After assembling, cover and freeze strata. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake strata as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 208mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 255mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
ASPARAGUS HAM STRATA
You can easily prepare this the night before for a luncheon, or in the morning for dinner. I serve it year-round for large groups, like my card and garden clubs, and make it for picnics and other occasions. Nearly every time I do, someone requests the recipe! -Ethel Pressel, New Oxford, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a doughnut cutter, cut 12 circles and holes from bread; set aside. Tear remaining bread in pieces and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Layer with cheese, asparagus and ham; arrange bread circles and holes on top. Lightly beat eggs with milk. Add onion, salt and mustard; mix well. Pour egg mixture over bread circles and holes. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° until top is light golden brown, 55 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 211mg cholesterol, Sodium 1427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
ASPARAGUS STRATA
The original recipe for this wonderful egg dish called for sausage, but fresh asparagus is tasty-and healthier, too! I serve this easy,elegant dish with a salad and mini pecan rolls.-Amy Grover, Salem, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; boil, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, milk, bread cubes, eggs, cheese and salt. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
SAVORY ASPARAGUS STRATA
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with asparagus mixture, goat cheese and remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, thyme, salt and remaining pepper. Pour over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, prepare sauce mix according to package directions. Serve with strata.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
HAM ASPARAGUS AND GRUYERE STRATA
Categories Cheese Egg Brunch Bake Low Fat Quick & Easy Father's Day Casserole/Gratin
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease 13x9 glass or ceramic baking dish with butter In bottom of prepared dish, evenly layer 1/2 of the bread, 1/2 of the ham, cheese, tomatoes and asparagus; repeat layers with remaining ingredients In large bowl, whisk eggs, cream thyme, slat and pepper Evenly pour egg mix over layered ingredients, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or up to overnight. Preheat oven to 350 and bake uncovered one hour till top is golden and toothpick comes out clean from center. Sprinkle with remaining thyme
HAM & ASPARAGUS STRATA
My sister made this for me the other day and it was fantastic! I'm going to make this for Christmas morning (or any ole time really!).
Provided by gale vineyard
Categories Eggs
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling. Add asparagus, cook 5 mins, or until bright green. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a greased 3 quart baking dish, spread half of the bread cubes. top with cheese, onion, chives and half the ham and asparagus. Top with remaining bread.
- 3. In a bowl whisk together 4 of the eggs and the milk. Evenly pour over layers in dish. Press down bread pieces into the egg/milk mixture with the back of a spoon. Top with remaining ham and asparagus. Cover, refrigerate until ready to bake.
- 4. Bake uncovered in a 325 degree oven 30 minutes. With the back of a wooden spoon, press 6 indentations in top of the strata. Pour a whole egg into each indentations. Back 20-25 minutes more or until an instant read thermometer inserted into center of strata reads 170 degrees and the eggs are set. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- 5. Cut into squares to serve. If desired, lightly drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and cracked black pepper.
ASPARAGUS CHEESE STRATA MAIN DISH
Last spring we visited old friends who serve this egg dish for Sunday breakfast before church. I thought it was wonderful and full of flavor. Besides, it's easy to make ahead. I use fresh asparagus and serve it with muffins and fresh fruit. -Betty Jacques, Hemet, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, cover asparagus with water; cover and cook until just tender but still firm. Drain and set aside. Lightly brush butter over one side of bread slices. Place half of the bread, buttered side up, in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Layer with asparagus and ham. Cover with remaining bread, buttered side up. In a bowl, lightly beat eggs; add milk, onion, salt and mustard; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
ASPARAGUS STRATA
This makes a very good brunch dish. It needs to be refrigerated overnight before baking. The recipe comes from a TV station.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease the bottom of a large casserole dish (13X9 works well).
- Place a single layer of bread in the pan, using 1/2 the bread.
- Cover with 1/2 asparagus, cheese, tomatoes, chives and pine nuts.
- Repeat layers, starting with bread.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Pour evenly over layers.
- Cover and Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove cover and bake for 1 hour until puffy and brown or internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
CHEDDAR-BACON-ASPARAGUS STRATA
I made this for my family last Easter and it was devoured. It is easy to assemble and tastes great. A real family pleaser.
Provided by Maureen O'leary
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes
Time 9h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring the water to a boil. Add the asparagus, cover, and steam until bright green but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Remove asparagus and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer the bread slices into the bottom of the dish, cutting and fitting extra slices as needed to fill spaces. Sprinkle 1 cup of Cheddar cheese over the bread, followed by the diced onion. Arrange asparagus spears and red bell pepper in a layer over the onion. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the red bell pepper; top with another layer of bread slices, cutting and filling in spaces as before. Pour the egg-milk mixture evenly over the casserole, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake the casserole for 50 minutes; sprinkle 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole, return to the oven, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and a knife inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1312.6 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
ASPARAGUS BREAKFAST STRATA
Filled with tasty ingredients like mushrooms, cheddar cheese and asparagus, this dish makes for hearty fare. You can prepare it the night before for a no-fuss breakfast, brunch of dish to pass.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the milk, egg substitute, mustard and basil. Gently stir in remaining ingredients. , Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. 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 before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
OVERNIGHT ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM STRATA
This recipe of my mom's is a colorful make-ahead dish that makes brunch a breeze! Substitute the asparagus with other veggies such as broccoli or zucchini, or add a cup of cooked diced ham or sausage for a non-vegetarian twist.
Provided by Shandeen Gemanis
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes
Time 9h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the mushrooms until their liquid has mostly evaporated and the mushrooms are beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Set the mushrooms aside.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, and arrange 8 muffin halves, cut sides up, in the bottom of the dish. Stuff pieces of remaining muffins into the spaces between the halves. Spread 1 cup of Colby-Monterey Jack cheese over the muffins in a layer, and distribute the asparagus pieces, mushrooms, red pepper, and onion over the cheese.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, dry mustard, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour the egg mixture over the muffins and vegetables. Cover the dish, and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes. Spread 1 cup of Colby-Monterey Jack cheese in a layer over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the edge comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 226.2 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 784.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor and texture. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- Blanch the asparagus before adding it to the strata. This will help to preserve its color and crispness.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the strata. This will add flavor and richness to the dish.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the strata tough.
- Bake the strata in a water bath. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
- Let the strata cool slightly before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Asparagus strata is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a strata that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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