By Justin Boudreaux
Asparagus AuGratin
6 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Beautiful large asparagus topped with reduced cream and gruyere and white cheddar broiled till golden. This dish can stand up to the most impressive main dishes and will elevate any meal you use it with.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:02:48 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
37
Low
Glycemic Load
4
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories562.3 kcal (28%)
Total Fat53.2 g (76%)
Carbs11 g (4%)
Sugars6.3 g (7%)
Protein14.6 g (29%)
Sodium632.9 mg (32%)
Fiber3.6 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Prepare asparagus by cutting off very bottom and stripping bottom third with a vegetable peeler.
Step 2
2. Blanch asparagus in boiling water. 1.5 - 2 minutes for large asparagus , 1 min if there small. Immediately transfer to ice bath.
Step 3
3. In a small sauce pan reduce cream by half and season liberally with salt pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Keep a close eye on this as it can foam over easily. A wooden spoon place in the pan helps prevent this.
Step 4
4. Heat oven and turn on broiler.
Step 5
5. Align asparagus in a single file line. Coat with reduced cream and top with grated cheese. Add paprika for color and top with parsley.
Step 6
Broil until cheese is golden and cream is bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley If desired.
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