bacon asparagus strata

How To Make bacon asparagus strata

• 1

  Lightly coat a 3-qt rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
• 2

  In a medium bowl, combine bacon, asparagus, and red peppers.
• 3

  Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
• 4

  Top with half of the bacon mixture.
• 5

  Then add half of the cheese.
• 6

  Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes.
• 7

  Then the remaining bacon mixture and cheese.
• 8

  In a large bowl, beat eggs with a whisk. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and cayenne pepper.
• 9

  Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread mixture in the dish.
• 10

  Using the back of a spoon. Gently press down the layers to moisten the bread. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
• 11

  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes or until very puffy and golden. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes or so before serving so it will set. Makes 12 servings or more depending on how you slice it.
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