European Asparagus Strata

Ingredients

12 (3/4-inch) slices day-old French bread (from long, thin loaf)
1 bundle(10 oz.) fresh asparagus cuts, cooked and drained
2 cups skim or low-fat (1%) milk
6 Gold Circle Farms eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Ground red pepper or paprika, optional

While Europeans disagree over whether green or white asparagus is preferable, the green variety is the most attractive in this make-ahead entree.

Instructions

Arrange 6 bread slices on bottom of lightly greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Evenly spoon asparagus over bread. Top with remaining bread slices. In medium bowl, beat together remaining ingredients except pepper until well blended. Pour evenly over bread. Cover.

Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Uncover. Bake in preheated 350 F. oven until golden brown, puffed and knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Lightly sprinkle with pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information per Serving

Servings	10
Calories	108
Total Fat	3g
Saturated Fat	1g
Cholesterol	98mg
Sodium	238mg
Total Carbohydrates	14g
Protien	6g