Great Breakfast Dish

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Hey folks! I have a great recipe for an asparagus ham and egg bake that I think you'd all enjoy.

You may usually find organically grown asparagus at your local grocery store and I always try to get it if it's available. If you cant find it know that asparagus faces fewer threats from insects or disease so fewer pesticides are used. I also like to use organic or free range eggs for this recipe too.

Asparagus Ham and Eggs:

For this dish you will need..

• 1 1/2 lbs of fresh asparagus, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons organic butter, melted
• 1 1lb loaf of sliced organic whole grain bread
• 3/4 cup shredded organic cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups of cubed cooked ham
• 6 organic eggs
• 3 cups of organic whole milk
• 1 small organic onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• pinch ground black pepper

Saute asparagus until just tender but still a little firm. Brush butter lightly on one side of bread slices. Place half of the bread, butter side up, into a lightly greased 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Layer with asparagus and ham. Top with remaining bread, butter side up. In a bowl beat eggs lightly. Add milk, onion, salt, mustard and pepper. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from fridge about 20 minutes before your bake time. Bake uncovered 50 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and a knife inserted towards the center comes out clean.

This dish is great for making the night before and popping in the oven after that first cup of coffee in the A.M. It serves about 10 people, so invite your friends and family to join you. I hope you enjoy this brunch style dish. Try serving with fresh seasonal organic fruits and juices.