Loaded with prosciutto, tomatoes, asparagus and plenty of melty cheese, this Overnight Breakfast Strata is great for serving a crowd. You won't be able to stop at one piece!
Servings : 6
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 1 hourhr
Chill Time 1 hourhr
Total Time 2 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Ingredients
6slicesthick-cut Italian breadcrusts removed (slices should be about an inch thick)
8slicesthin reduced sodium prosciutto or reduced sodium ham
1pintcherry tomatoeshalved
10to 12 asparagus stalksends trimmed and asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
1cupShredded Reduced Fat 4-Cheese Italian
6eggs
2cupssoy milk or skim milk
salt and fresh ground pepperto taste
1/8teaspoonground nutmeg
Instructions
Lightly grease a 11-inch deep pie plate with a pat of butter, OR you can also use a rectangular 2.15-quart baking dish.
Arrange the slices of bread on the bottom of the baking dish, allowing some edges to hang over the sides.
Layer the prosciutto over the bread slices.
Top with tomatoes and asparagus.
Sprinkle cheese over the asparagus and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and milk; whisk the two until well blended.
Season the mixture with salt, pepper and nutmeg; whisk until combined.
Pour the egg mixture into previously prepared dish; use your hands to push the ingredients down to soak up all the liquid. If liquid mixture does not seem enough for all the ingredients, in a separate bowl, mix one more egg with 1/2 cup milk and add to casserole.
Cover the casserole with foil and refrigerate it overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
While preheating oven, remove strata from fridge, uncover and let stand on counter for several minutes.
Bake the strata uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked and the top is puffed and golden brown.
Remove from oven and let stand several minutes before serving.
To Store: Keep cooled strata in the fridge for up to 5 days, covered well or in an airtight container.
To Reheat: Reheat large portions in a covered casserole dish at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until strata is warmed through. Individual servings can be reheated in the microwave.
To Freeze: Cover cooled casserole tightly with plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: make ahead breakfast, overnight breakfast casserole, strata breakfast