Asparagus Brunch Stack Recipes

ASPARAGUS BRUNCH STACK

Steps:

• Bring a pan of water to the boil and poach the eggs. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
• Tip the asparagus spears into the water and cook for 3 mins. Meanwhile, grill or pan-fry the black pudding until crispy on the outside. Make stacks of black pudding, a handful of watercress and the asparagus, and top each with an egg.

ASPARAGUS BRUNCH POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the pimientos, onion, salt and pepper. , Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles; place on an ungreased baking sheet. , Spoon 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into the center of each triangle; top with asparagus. Top each with another teaspoonful of cream cheese mixture. Bring three corners of dough together and twist; pinch edges to seal. , Brush with butter; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

ASPARAGUS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt butter and swirl to cover bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch pan.
• Spread potatoes (still frozen is okay) in bottom of pan.
• Top with chopped onions, ham and asparagus.
• Salt and pepper slightly.
• Sprinkle 1 cup swiss cheese on top.
• At this point you can continue or casserole may be refrigerated overnight.
• Pour beaten eggs over hash browns & vegetables.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 Swiss cheese and return to oven for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.

ASPARAGUS AND EGG BREAKFAST.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until light and frothy.
• Wash and cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, discarding the ends.
• Place asparagus in a saute pan, place enough water to almost cover them. Cover with lid and steam asparagus in a saute pan of boiling water until it is just tender. Do not over cook.
• Drain water.
• Add oil and saute alittle.
• Add eggs.
• Scramble/stir the mixture over medium heat until eggs reach desired consistency.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STRATA (BRUNCH CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Spray baking dish with Pam (9X13).
• Pick rotisserie chicken from the bone and set aside. Let cool.
• Finely chop 3 shallots and sauté in olive oil. Add shallots to chicken and let cool.
• Boil a small pot of water - cut the fresh asparagus up into 1 inch pieces. Add the asparagus pieces to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Strain and put asparagus pieces in an ice water bath to stop cooking. Remove asparagus and dry on a paper towel. Add to the chicken.
• Mix eggs and milk in separate dish (make sure eggs are well beaten).
• Add cubed bread, shredded cheese, chicken, shallots and asparagus to the egg and milk mixture. Make sure chicken, asparagus and shallots are all cooled before adding them to the egg mixture.
• Pour all ingredients into your baking dish
• Bake on 350 degrees for 45 minutes. It will puff up slightly, like a quiche. Let is set for about 15 minutes before serving. It will settle and fall a bit.

ASPARAGUS BRUNCH BREAD

Steps:

• Holding each asparagus spear at base and halfway up stalk, bend just until stalk snaps at natural breaking point. Pour water into large skillet to depth of 1 inch (2.5 cm); bring to boil. Arrange spears in 2 layers in water. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until bright green and still crisp. Drain; chill under cold water. Drain; set aside on towels.
• Cut ham Into 1/4-inch (5 mm) wide strips; cut into about 1 -inch (2.5 cm) lengths to make strips. Thin end from green onion; halve stalk lengthwise and slice thinly crosswise. Set aside.
• In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and butter; pour over flour mixture. Sprinkle with green onion and 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the cheese; stir with wooden spoon just until smooth.
• Spoon half of the batter into greased 9-inch (2.5 L) square cake pan, spreading over bottom. Arrange half of the asparagus in single layer over top. Sprinkle with ham.
• Spoon in remaining batter, spreading evenly. Arrange remaining asparagus over top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
• Invert wire rack over pan. Holding both tightly together, invert pan to turn bread out onto rack. Remove pan. Invert serving platter onto bread. Holding rack and platter together, quickly invert. Remove rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Bread can be cooled, covered with plastic wrap and set aside for up to 4 hours.).