BAKED ASPARAGUS AU GRATIN RECIPE | WISCONSIN CHEESE

Baked Asparagus au Gratin Recipe | Wisconsin Cheese image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
5 tablespoons butter, cubed and divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 ounces Uplands Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

Instructions Heat oven to 400°F. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13 x 9-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 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in Pleasant Ridge Reserve until melted. Pour cheese sauce over asparagus. Bake, covered, for 10 minutes. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture over sauce. Bake, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes longer or until asparagus is tender. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.