Asparagus Cheese Strata

1 lb. fresh asparagus (cooked 4 minutes and cut into pieces) or 2 (9-oz.) pkgs. frozen asparagus
4 eggs
2 tbls. minced onion
8 slices bakery bread (crusts off, buttered, cubed)
3/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 1/2 cup milk
2 cups cooked, Rose Italian Sausage crumbled or Rose Ham diced
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3 tbls. flour
1 tbls. dry mustard

Butter a 9 x 13-inch ovenprof baking dish. Sprinkle buttered, cubed bread in bottom of pan. Add a layer of shredded cheese. Sprinkle asparagus pieces and optional meat items. Mix together flour and dry mustard, sprinkle over layers. Beat together egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and milk. Pour over layers. Must refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours. Before putting into oven to bake, add another layer of shredded cheddar. Bake uncovered at 350º for 50 minutes

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