Ham-Asparagus Strata

Ingredients:

1. 4 English muffins, torn or cut into bite-size pieces (4 cups)

2. 2 cup cubed cooked ham or chicken (10 ounces)

3. 1 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus or frozen cut broccoli,

thawed and well-drained or 2 cups cut up fresh cooked asparagus or

broccoli

4. 4 ounces process Swiss cheese, torn, or process Gruyere cheese, cut

up

5. 4 beaten eggs

6. 1/4 cup dairy sour cream

7. 1-1/4 cups milk

8. 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

9. 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

10. 1/4 teaspoon salt*

11. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method:

1. In a greased 2-quart square baking dish layer half of the English muffin

pieces. Top with the ham, asparagus, and cheese. Top with the

remaining English muffin pieces.

2. In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs and sour cream. Stir in

milk, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the layers in

dish. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.

3. Bake, uncovered, in a 325 degree F oven for 60 to 65 minutes or until

the internal temperature registers 170 degree F on an instant-read

thermometer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

*Note: If using ham, omit the salt.

Nutrition facts per serving: calories: 349, total fat: 12g, saturated fat: 7g, monounsaturated fat: 6g, polyunsaturated fat: 2g, cholesterol: 193mg, sodium: 1224mg, carbohydrate: 25g, total sugar: 3g, fiber: 2g, protein: 26g, vitamin A: 0%, vitamin C: 26%, calcium: 32%, iron: 15%, starch: 1.5diabetic exchange, vegetables: .5 diabetic exchange, lean meat: 3 diabetic exchange, fat: 2 diabetic exchang,