Lemon Roasted Asparagus Gratin |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The fresh taste of asparagus gets even better hen paired with lemon and a crisp cheese topping. This is easy enough for a weeknight yet inpressive enough for entertaining. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 pinch salt |
1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumb |
1 cup canadian swiss cheese or 1 cup old cheddar cheese or 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded |
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F Spread asparagus even in a 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, mash together butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and salt. Drop in small dots over asparagus spears in a baking dish. Roast for about 15 minutes, shaking dish haflway to coat asparagus in butter, or until asparagus is just tender-crisp and starting to brown.
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese and lemon juice; sprinkle over asparagus and bake for about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Broil 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
4. COOKING TIP: In place of asparagus, substitute 6 cups broccoli and/or cauliflower florets or 1 lb. trimmed green beans. Increase roasting time to 25 minutes.
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