Home > Recipes > European Asparagus Strata European Asparagus Strata While Europeans disagree over whether green or white asparagus is preferable, the green variety is the most attractive in this make-ahead entree. 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 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. Nutrition information per serving: Calories 108, Protein 6 g, Carbohydrates 14 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Total Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 238mg Makes 10 servings