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Recipe : ** Asparagus Au Gratin

Asparagus Au Gratin
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Course:
Main Dish

Practical information

  • Prep time
    25 min
  • Cooking
    35 min
  • Ready in
    1 h
  • Difficulty
    Very easy
  • Price
    High budget
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Categories

Difficulty:
easy recipe
Recipe for:
big families
Category:
Vegetable recipes
Tags:
Asparagus, gratin

Recipe's Ingredients

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  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 dsh nutmeg
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 120 g butter
  • 950 g fresh asparagus
  • 120 g flour
  • 120 g grated swiss cheese
  • 500 ml milk

  • Recipe preparation steps

  • 1
    Select a pan in which the asparagus will be able to lie flat.
  • 2
    Add 1/2 inch water & bring to a boil.
  • 3
    Wash asparagus thoroughly.
  • 4
    Place in the boiling water; cover & cook 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Melt the butter in a separate saucepan over low heat.
  • 6
    Stir in the flour to make a roux.
  • 7
    Add milk & simmer 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 8
    Preheat broiler.
  • 9
    When asparagus is done, drain & remove gently, so as not to break the tender tips, to a casserole dish.Keep warm.
  • 10
    When milk-roux mixture has cooked 10 minutes, season with salt, pepper & nutmeg.
  • 11
    Remove from heat & blend in egg yolks thoroughly.
  • 12
    Pour sauce over asparagus.
  • 13
    Sprinkle with cheese & place under broiler only until cheese turns golden brown.
  • Ready !