Recipe and source notes

Asparagus au Gratin

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs asparagus spears
  • 6 tsp melted butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Make it step by step

  1. Discard tough ends of asparagus; tie spears in bunch.
  2. Stand upright in deep saucepan.
  3. Add 2 cups boiling salted water.
  4. Steam for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove; drain and untie.
  6. Place in baking dish.
  7. Pour butter and milk over asparagus.
  8. Add salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese.
  9. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until cheese is browned.

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