“This interesting strata is unique with its chewy crust, due to the English muffins. Sometimes I add mushrooms as well. Or use spinach or broccoli instead of asparagus.”
— Rose Martin
Kid Friendly
75 minutes
6–8 servings
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 English muffins, split and toasted
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos, divided
1 cup diced chopped, cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
8 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to boil
Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3 minutes
Drain and immediately place in ice water and drain again.
Arrange six English muffin halves, cut side up, in a greased baking dish
Fill in spaces with remaining muffin halves, cut to fit
Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese, the asparagus, ham, red pepper, and green onions
Whisk together eggs, milk, and seasonings; pour over muffins
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking
Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 F for 40–45 minutes or until a knife inserted near centre comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.