A strata is a layered casserole, similar to bread pudding. This dish can be prepared either sweet or savory and is extremely versatile. If you are an impatient cook or have impatient eaters to feed, a strata becomes the perfect meal option (especially for breakfast). There is no thinking required for this recipe. Essentially, all the ingredients are thrown together in a casserole dish and baked for an hour - no fancy equipment or advanced cooking skills required. You and your family will love how quickly and effortlessly this meal comes together.
Ham and Asparagus Strata
Courtesy of Campbell's Kitchen
Ingredients:
4 cups Pepperidge Farm® Country Style Stuffing
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 cups cooked cut asparagus
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Asparagus Soup or (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 cups milk
5 eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
Directions:
Step 1: Heat the oven to 350°F. Stir the stuffing, cheese, asparagus and ham in a greased 3-quart shallow baking dish.
Step 2: Beat the soup, milk, eggs and mustard in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Pour over the stuffing mixture. Stir and press the stuffing mixture into the milk mixture to coat.
Step 3: Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes.
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