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Cheesy ham and asparagus stratas
Stratas are savoury muffins made with bread and eggs. These are super easy to make and are a great addition to a party or afternoon tea
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Ready in 55 minutes, plus chilling
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Cooking time 30 minutes
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Prep time 25 minutes
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Makes 12
Ingredients
- 30g unsalted butter
- 1 leek, thinly sliced
- 1 loaf stale white bread, crusts cut off and cut into 2½cm cubes
- 110g medium cheddar, grated
- 100g asparagus, blanched and cut into 3cm pieces
- 120g honey roast ham, roughly chopped
- 5 medium eggs
- 240ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 tsp mustard powder
Method
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1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas mark 4. Melt the butter over a medium heat. Add the leek and cook until soft, then allow to cool.
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2
In a large bowl, mix the cooked leek with the bread, cheese, asparagus and ham. Whisk the eggs, milk and mustard powder together in another bowl, then gently fold into the bread mix.
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3
Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cases. Spoon in the strata mixture, then cover with tray with clingfilm. Chill for 30 minutes. Remove the clingfilm and bake the strata for 25-30 minutes until golden. Serve warm or cold.
