GET READY FOR EASTER WEEK: BACON-ASPARAGUS STRATA

Easter is Sunday. Whether you're hosting an intimate family brunch or are headed to a larger potluck/egg hunt event, we'll share recipes this week that will get you hopping for the holiday. Today's recipe comes from Better Homes and Gardens website. The great thing is cooks can prepare this dish the day before the Easter fun begins.

INGREDIENTS

Nonstick cooking spray

8 strips bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and chopped

1 9-ounce package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and well-drained

3/4 cup bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped

12 slices dry white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)

3 cups shredded Swiss cheese (12 ounces)

8 eggs

3 cups milk

1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard or 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For directions on how to prepare this recipe, follow this link.

This story was originally published April 2, 2012 at 10:02 AM with the headline "GET READY FOR EASTER WEEK: BACON-ASPARAGUS STRATA."