ASPARAGUS GRATIN RECIPE
A recipe for Asparagus Gratin : Asparagus in a cheese sauce and topped with even more cheese that is baked until the cheese has melted into ooey gooey goodness.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the water and reserved asparagus stems to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for five minutes then remove the stems from the water.
- Add the asparagus to the water and simmer until just tender, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the asparagus from the water and place in a baking dish, reserving 1 cup of the water.
- Melt the butter in a pan and let it bubble until it starts to turn a light brown.
- Mix in the flour and cook until it starts to turn a light golden brown.
- Add the reserved asparagus water and cook, stirring, until it thickens.
- Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and let it melt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture over the asparagus in the baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Broil until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown, about 4-6 minutes, watching it carefully.
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