**Asparagus Flan with Cheese Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Spring Flavors**
As the world awakens from winter's slumber, asparagus emerges as a herald of spring, its vibrant green spears signaling the arrival of warmer days. Asparagus Flan with Cheese Sauce, a dish that embodies the essence of this delightful vegetable, takes center stage in this collection of recipes. This savory custard-like dish, featuring tender asparagus enveloped in a creamy cheese sauce, offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. But that's not all; this culinary journey also includes a versatile Asparagus Soup, perfect for a light and refreshing meal, and a delightful Asparagus Quiche, a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the beauty and bounty of asparagus in all its glory.
CHEESY PUFF PASTRY ASPARAGUS TART
Cheesy asparagus tart made with puff pastry is a delicious, easy vegetarian recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch or a fuss-free lunch.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Brunch Lunch Starter Vegetarian
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 220ºC/430ºF. Line a baking sheet with baking/parchment paper.
- To make the cheese mixture, combine the cream cheese, egg yolks, Parmesan, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Gently roll the puff pastry out into a large rectangle (to fit the baking sheet). Score a border around the edge (taking care not to cut all the way through the pastry).
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the puff pastry, staying within the borders then top with the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
- Place the tart into the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 426 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. The sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. Quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken.
- Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE
Asparagus baked to tender perfection and blanketed in cheese for a side dish that is simple enough for a busy weeknight meal yet elegant enough to serve to company.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish.
- Whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture over asparagus and swirl the dish so that the liquid coats the bottom of the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is soft and cheese sauce starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 177.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
ASPARAGUS FLAN WITH CHEESE SAUCE
This savory flan has an intense asparagus flavor. Its texture is unusually tender for a flan, without a trace of egginess. Originally posted by Mean Chef.
Provided by Jeff Hixson
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make flan: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
- Butter an 8- by 2-inch round cake pan and line bottom with a round of wax paper, then butter paper.
- 3Steam asparagus in a steamer set over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Purée asparagus in a food processor until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
- (You will have about 2 cups purée.) Whisk together eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl, then whisk in asparagus purée.
- Pour asparagus mixture into pan and bake in a hot water bath until flan is set and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Transfer pan to a rack to cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Make sauce while flan cools: Put all sauce ingredients in a metal bowl, then set bowl over a pan of barely simmering water.
- Heat sauce, whisking until cheese and butter are melted, and then stirring with a wooden spoon, until sauce is slightly thickened and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove bowl from pan.
- Run a thin knife around edge of flan to loosen, then invert a serving plate over pan and invert flan onto plate.
- Remove pan and discard paper.
- Cut flan into wedges and serve immediately with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 185, Sodium 583.9, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 12.5
ASPARAGUS FLANS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Line bottoms of dishes or cups with rounds of wax paper and butter paper. Line a baking pan large enough to hold dishes or cups with a double layer of kitchen towels.
- Trim asparagus and cut off tips. Halve asparagus tips lengthwise and cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch pieces. In a steamer rack set over boiling water steam asparagus tips, covered, until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Transfer asparagus tips with a slotted spoon to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain tips well and pat dry.
- Steam asparagus stalks, covered, until tender but still bright green, about 8 minutes. Transfer stalks with slotted spoon to paper towels and pat dry well. In a blender purée stalks, cream, tarragon, 3 tablespoons butter, Parmesan, and salt until smooth. In a bowl whisk eggs until combined and add asparagus purée in a stream, whisking until smooth.
- Divide mixture among dishes or cups and put on towels in pan. Add enough hot water to pan to reach halfway up sides of dishes or cups and bake flans in lower third of oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until a thin knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove dishes or cups from pan and cool on a rack 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan heat asparagus tips in remaining tablespoon butter until heated through. Run knife around edges of dishes or cups and invert flans onto 6 plates. Top flans with asparagus tips.
ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat oven broiler.
- With a vegetable peeler, scrape the asparagus to within one inch of the top. Cut off and discard the bottom part of the spears to make them of uniform length.
- Place the stalks in a skillet, add cold water to cover, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer about 2 to 3 minutes until tender yet firm.
- Drain the asparagus and arrange in a round or oval heatproof dish. Arrange neatly in one layer with the tip ends slightly staggered.
- Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper.
- Place under the broiler for about 2 or 3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 195 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
ASPARAGUS & CHEESE TART
Bring together seasonal British flavours in this springtime quiche
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Lunch, Main course
Time 1h40m
Yield Cuts into 8 slices
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the flour in a bowl, add the butter to the flour and rub in with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the grated cheddar into the pastry and mix. Add 3 tbsp cold water and mix until the pastry forms a ball. Wrap in cling film and chill for 5 mins. Butter a 20 x 6cm deep loose-bottom tart tin, or a 35 x 12cm rectangular tart tin.
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Lightly dust the work surface with flour, roll out the pastry and line the tin. Chill in the freezer for 20 mins, then line the pastry case with baking paper, fill with beans and cook for 15 mins. Remove the beans and paper, then return the pastry case to the oven for 10 mins.
- Crack the eggs into a jug, whisk, then add the milk and whisk again. Sprinkle half the grated cheese over the pastry case, then add the asparagus, egg mix and remaining cheese (if using a rectangular tin, you may not need all the mixture, so add it gradually). Bake in the lower half of the oven for 30-35 mins or until the egg mix is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
ASPARAGUS FLAN
Make and share this Asparagus Flan recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Katia Losignore
Categories European
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the asparagus and cut the hard stem.
- Slice cut the asparagus but save six ends.
- Blend the asparagus slices to get a green cream.
- Prepare a Béchamel sauce, put in a pan the milk (pre-heat), butter and a tablespoon of white flour and cook at low flame until you get a light condensed white cream.
- Add to the béchamel sauce the asparagus blend we obtained before and add the egg yolk, salt and pepper.
- Buttering and flouring the pudding molds (better aluminum made) then, add the asparagus cream.
- Cover the pudding molds with aluminum foil.
- Take a ceramic casserole and fill with water and dunk the pudding molds inside. The water level need to be at half of the pudding molds.
- Baking at 180°C (oven pre-heated) for 30 minutes.
- Then remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes to roast the surface of each flan.
- Take out the molds and when they're cooled remove the mold and decorate with the asparagus ends.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 68.3, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 3.9
CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS
This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite vegetable dish that is easy to prepare. -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add cream, salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella, cashews and Parmesan cheese. Bake until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Transfer dish to wire cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green, firm, and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are wilted, limp, or have brown or yellow spots.
- Trim the asparagus properly: Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. The easiest way to do this is to snap off the ends where they naturally break.
- Cook the asparagus al dente: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use a good quality cheese sauce: The cheese sauce is what makes this dish so rich and delicious. Use a cheese sauce that you know you like, or try making your own using the recipe included in the article.
- Serve the flan immediately: Asparagus flan is best served immediately after it is made. The custard will start to set as it cools, so don't let it sit for too long before serving.
Conclusion:
Asparagus flan with cheese sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of asparagus or just looking for a new and exciting dish to try, this recipe is sure to please.
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