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bacon asparagus strata

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MsGlo avatar
Gainesville, GA
Updated on Mar 6, 2025

Bacon, asparagus, roasted red sweet peppers, and Swiss cheese update this classic breakfast casserole. Enjoy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This bacon asparagus strata is a fantastic make-ahead breakfast casserole. A strata has pieces of bread so think of it as a breakfast bread pudding. This simple breakfast dish is filled with flavor. There are bits of asparagus and bell pepper for crunch. Dijon mustard and Swiss cheese add a little tang. Crumbled bacon adds a smoky flavor. Chunks of bread soak up the eggs and milk. When baked, this has a very fluffy texture.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp, drained and chopped
  • 9 ounces frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well drained
  • 3/4 cup roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped
  • 12 slices dry white bread, cut in 1/2 inch cubes (about 8 cups)
  • 3 cups shredded Swiss cheese (12 oz)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How To Make bacon asparagus strata

Test Kitchen Tips
If you can't find frozen cut asparagus, thaw the asparagus and cut each spear into 3 - 4 pieces. To dry out the bread, place it on a baking sheet in a 250 degree oven and bake for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
    Step 1
    Lightly coat a 3-qt rectangular baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Combine bacon, asparagus, and red peppers.
    Step 2
    In a medium bowl, combine bacon, asparagus, and red peppers.
  • Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
    Step 3
    Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
  • Top with half of the bacon mixture.
    Step 4
    Top with half of the bacon mixture.
  • Then add half of the cheese.
    Step 5
    Then add half of the cheese.
  • Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes.
    Step 6
    Repeat layers with remaining bread cubes.
  • Then the remaining bacon mixture and cheese.
    Step 7
    Then the remaining bacon mixture and cheese.
  • Beat eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper.
    Step 8
    In a large bowl, beat eggs with a whisk. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread mixture in the dish.
    Step 9
    Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread mixture in the dish.
  • Gently press down the layers to moisten the bread and chill.
    Step 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.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes or until very puffy and golden.
    Step 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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