Asparagus Strata recipe.

Ingredients
4 cups water
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups milk
6 slices bread, crust removed, cubed
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt

Directions
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; boil, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a bowl, combine the asparagus, milk, bread cubes, eggs, cheese and salt. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly and asparagus is tender.