A gratin is the perfect dish to highlight cheesy goodness.
Here, fresh asparagus spears are generously covered in
cheddar cheese, topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs, and broiled until they
achieve a delightful golden-brown crust.
Ingredients
2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 ounces Cheddar Cheese, shredded (about 1 ½ cups)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Directions
Heat oven to 400°F. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-inch
baking dish.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over
medium-low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk,
garlic salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and whisk for 4 minutes
or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in Cheddar Cheese until
melted.
Pour cheese sauce over asparagus. Bake, covered, for 12
minutes. Melt remaining butter; toss with breadcrumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture
over sauce. Bake, uncovered, for 9-12 minutes longer or until asparagus is
tender. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 2-4 minutes or until topping is golden
brown. Serve immediately.
Elizabeth Kilbride is a Writer and Editor with forty years of
experience in writing with 12 of those years in the online content sphere.
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