Post by Loupy on Oct 16, 2018 23:15:42 GMT -7
THREE CHEESE ASAPARAGUS
From: Becky Hardin @ www.thecookierookie.com/three-cheese-asparagus-gratin/
Three Cheese Asparagus Gratin is one of my fave veggie side dishes. This easy asparagus recipe is so cheesy, I never get tired of eating it! This is the perfect side dish for holidays or weeknight Dinners. This easy, cheesy asparagus makes a tasty appetizer too!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds thin asparagus rinsed with ends cut off
3 cups water
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella divided
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Sea Salt to taste
Garlic Pepper or regular pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the broiler on your oven.
Place the rack on the top rung.
In a large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil.
Toss in asparagus and cook covered for 4 minutes or until fork tender.
Remove asparagus and place on a nonstick baking sheet (or pre-sprayed baking sheet), in a long row.
Season with sea salt and garlic pepper to taste.
Set aside.
Pour 1 cup asparagus water from the skillet into a measuring cup and discard the rest.
In the same skillet, now empty, heat 2 tablespoons salted butter over medium heat.
Add the flour and stir to combine, about 1 minute.
Pour the asparagus water into the skillet and combine using a whisk until a thick sauce forms.
About 4 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan, asiago, and 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Stir until creamy and fully melted.
Pour the cheese sauce over the center of the asparagus.
Top with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
Broil for 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Watch this step carefully to not overcook.
Garnish with parsley if desired.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories: 273
Total Fat: 17g
Sat. Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 51mg
Sodium: 587mg
Potassium: 513mg
Total Carbs: 12g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 19g
From: Becky Hardin @ www.thecookierookie.com/three-cheese-asparagus-gratin/
Three Cheese Asparagus Gratin is one of my fave veggie side dishes. This easy asparagus recipe is so cheesy, I never get tired of eating it! This is the perfect side dish for holidays or weeknight Dinners. This easy, cheesy asparagus makes a tasty appetizer too!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds thin asparagus rinsed with ends cut off
3 cups water
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella divided
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Sea Salt to taste
Garlic Pepper or regular pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the broiler on your oven.
Place the rack on the top rung.
In a large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil.
Toss in asparagus and cook covered for 4 minutes or until fork tender.
Remove asparagus and place on a nonstick baking sheet (or pre-sprayed baking sheet), in a long row.
Season with sea salt and garlic pepper to taste.
Set aside.
Pour 1 cup asparagus water from the skillet into a measuring cup and discard the rest.
In the same skillet, now empty, heat 2 tablespoons salted butter over medium heat.
Add the flour and stir to combine, about 1 minute.
Pour the asparagus water into the skillet and combine using a whisk until a thick sauce forms.
About 4 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan, asiago, and 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Stir until creamy and fully melted.
Pour the cheese sauce over the center of the asparagus.
Top with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
Broil for 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Watch this step carefully to not overcook.
Garnish with parsley if desired.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories: 273
Total Fat: 17g
Sat. Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 51mg
Sodium: 587mg
Potassium: 513mg
Total Carbs: 12g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 19g