Asparagus Egg Strata

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.

Arrange six English muffin halves in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish, cut side up. Trim remaining muffin halves to fill spaces. Layer with 1 cup cheese, asparagus, ham and red pepper.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, mustard, and pepper. Pour over top of English muffin halves, cheese, asparagus, ham, and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 375. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting and serving.