ASPARAGUS AU GRATIN

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Asparagus and Mushroom Au Gratin - so easy and tastes great! Asparagus and mushrooms topped with an easy cheese sauce made with butter, flour, milk, sherry and mozzarella cheese. Ready to eat in 30 minutes! Great for a quick weeknight side dish and fancy enough for a dinner party! Everyone LOVES this recipe! #asparagus #mushrooms #casserole #mozzarella #sidedish

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb fresh asparagus spears
8-oz fresh sliced mushrooms
1 Tbsp butter or oil
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 Tbsp sherry
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Trim any tough ends from asparagus and cut spears into 1-inch pieces. Place in prepared baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp butter. Add mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes. Spread over asparagus in baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and sherry. Cook over medium heat just until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Pour sauce evenly over asparagus and mushrooms.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

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