Asparagus Cheese Strata

Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.

In a large bowl , stir together bread cubes , asparagus , 1 cup shredded cheese and the cilantro or parsley , if using.

In a small bowl , beat together eggs , milk and salt.

Add to bread cube mixture and stir to combine.

Transfer to greased baking dish.

Top with remaining 1 / 2 cup cheese.

Wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to bake--several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Uncover baking dish and place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean , 50 to 60 minutes.

Cut strata into 6 rectangles and serve with sour cream.

white bread, asparagus, jarlsberg cheese, fresh cilantro, eggs, low-fat milk, salt, sour cream