Best 7 Asparagus Mornay Recipes

ASPARAGUS MORNAY

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain.
• Arrange spears in bottom of greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish; set aside and keep warm.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to boil over medium heat. Stir for about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
• Broil 6 inches from heat until lightly browned about 3-5 minutes.

ASPARAGUS MORNAY

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain. Arrange spears in the bottom of a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; set aside and keep warm. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the cream, bouillon, nutmeg and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned.

AIR FRYER ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat a 5.8-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Place asparagus spears in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and seasoned salt.
• Combine grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in a bowl. Toss with asparagus spears until evenly coated. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and add the asparagus in a single layer. Air fry to desired doneness, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

ASPARAGUS MORNAY

Steps:

• Drain asparagus, reserve half a cup of the liquid. Melt butter over low heat, add flour, stir until smooth, cook for 1 minute.
• Gradually stir in milk and reserved asparagus liquid, stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Add the grated cheddar cheese and mustard, stir until cheese has melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Add asparagus and chopped hard-boiled eggs to sauce.
• Place in oven proof dish, sprinkle top with combined bread crumbs and the extra grated cheese.
• Bake uncovered in moderate oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

CLASSIC MORNAY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is pale yellow and frothy, about 1 minute. Do not allow the roux to brown. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This is now called a bechamel sauce, and may be used as is to top any number of dishes.
• Stir in the cheese and whisk until melted. If the sauce seems to thick, thin with a little milk.
• The sauce is now called a Mornay Sauce. Pour over steamed vegetables and serve immediately. If not using right away, cool, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several days.

ASPARAGUS HAM CREPES

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 2 tablespoons batter into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain and pat dry. , On each crepe, layer a ham slice, Swiss cheese slice and three asparagus spears. Roll up and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and bouillon. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in the cream, mushrooms and chives. Pour over crepes. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

CORN AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Coat a baking dish with butter; spread creamed corn on top. Sift flour, sugar, salt, and pepper evenly over corn. Pour evaporated milk and eggs on top. Fold asparagus into egg mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until beginning to set, about 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over asparagus mixture; bake until Cheddar cheese is melted, casserole is fully set, and edges are lightly browned, about 5 minutes more.