Fontina, Asparagus, and Leek Strata

Name: Fontina, Asparagus, and Leek Strata
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 liters (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds); 0 teaspoons black pepper, divided; 355 milliliters fresh breadcrumbs (about 3 slices); 1 large egg white; 3 larges eggs; 113 grams cup shredded fontina cheese, divided; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 473 milliliters thinly sliced leeks (about 3 small); 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 591 milliliters 1% low-fat milk; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 Tbsp butter or stick margarine; 118 milliliters water; 28 grams 12 thin slices firm white sandwich bread (such as Pepperidge Farm); 2 teaspoons minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Fontina, Asparagus, and Leek Strata might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 19g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 346 calories. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. A mixture of parsley, water, 2 teaspoon tarragon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the eggs you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert.

Instructions

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add asparagus, leeks, and water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley, tarragon, lemon rind, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

Ingredients you will need

Lemon Peel

Asparagus

Tarragon

Parsley

Butter

Pepper

Leek

Water

Salt

Equipment you will use

Frying Pan

Arrange half of bread slices in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top bread slices with half of asparagus mixture, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat procedure with the remaining bread, asparagus mixture, and 1/2 cup cheese.

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Cooking Spray