European Asparagus Strata

Arrange 6 bread slices on bottom of lightly greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Evenly spoon asparagus over bread. Top with remaining bread slices. In medium bowl, beat together remaining ingredients except pepper until well blended. Pour evenly over bread. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Uncover. Bake in preheated 350 F. oven until golden brown, puffed and knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Lightly sprinkle with pepper, if desired.