Indulge in the delectable flavors of Asparagus Parmesan Au Gratin, a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Fresh asparagus spears, blanched to perfection, become the canvas for a creamy Parmesan sauce, rich and cheesy, that envelops each bite with a velvety embrace. A golden-brown crust, a medley of crispy breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan, crowns this culinary masterpiece, adding a delightful crunch that contrasts with the tender asparagus and the smooth sauce. This recipe is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, a true testament to the culinary artistry that awaits you within.
But that's not all! This culinary journey offers more than just the classic Asparagus Parmesan Au Gratin. Discover the delightful variations that add a twist to this timeless dish. From the vibrant and tangy Lemon Asparagus Au Gratin, where a hint of citrus elevates the flavor profile, to the indulgent Lobster Asparagus Au Gratin, where succulent lobster meat adds a luxurious touch, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience.
For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the Asparagus and Mushroom Au Gratin presents a savory combination of earthy mushrooms and tender asparagus, while the hearty Artichoke and Asparagus Au Gratin introduces a delightful interplay of textures and flavors. And for a touch of Italian inspiration, the Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Au Gratin offers a delightful combination of salty prosciutto and creamy Parmesan, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Italy.
With each recipe meticulously crafted to deliver a distinct culinary experience, this article is a treasure trove of Au Gratin delights. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the steps of creating this classic dish and its enticing variations, ensuring a successful and satisfying culinary adventure. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a journey of flavors with Asparagus Parmesan Au Gratin and its delightful variations.
PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- If the stalks of the asparagus are thick, peel the bottom 1/2 of each. Lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and return to the oven for another minute. Serve with lemon wedges.
KENMARE'S ASPARAGUS GRATIN
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner, lunch, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, shallots and wine. Place over medium heat and simmer until reduced by half, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake, stirring once or twice, until toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place a skillet over low heat, add panko, and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. When pecans are toasted, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. When the pecans are cool, place in a blender and chop for a few seconds until coarsely ground. Mix with panko and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl combine asparagus, reduced cream, fontina, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Mix well and place in a gratin dish that is about 10 inches long and 4 inches wide, or an other shallow, ovenproof baking dish. Bake until asparagus are tender, the sauce is bubbling and the top is turning golden, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and top with pecan-bread crumb mixture. In a separate bowl, mix the endive and radicchio with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread over the top of the asparagus gratin. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 544 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRUNCHY PARMESAN TOPPING
This comforting gratin is ready in less than 30 minutes. Feel free to use the thin asparagus, as noted in the recipe, or use thick asparagus, trimmed and peeled, as in the video. Or, just use the Parmesan breadcrumb topping on another favorite vegetable. It's a welcome and perfectly crisp addition to just about any meat or vegetable.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500 degrees; while it heats, put bread in, and check frequently until it is lightly toasted and dry. Coarsely grind or grate bread and cheese together (a small food processor is best), and keep crumbs larger than commercial bread crumbs.
- Rinse asparagus, and break off woody bottoms. Lay stalks in a baking dish that will hold them in two or three layers. Toss with bits of butter or the oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place in oven.
- Roast 5 minutes, then shake dish to redistribute butter or oil. Roast 5 minutes more, then test for doneness by piercing a spear with point of a sharp knife; it should slide in but meet a little resistance. (Up to this point, the recipe can be made as much as two hours before serving; just leave asparagus at room temperature).
- Turn on broiler and place rack as close as possible to heating element. Top asparagus with cheese-crumb mixture and run under broiler to brown, a minute or two. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 462 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN
Asparagus is a yummy vegetable you can use for a side dish or appetizer.
Provided by Diane
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
- Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SIMPLEST ASPARAGUS GRATIN
Cover cooked asparagus with cheese, stick it under the broiler until the top is golden brown and crisp around the edges, and you have a fabulous and elegant dish. You can prepare any of the variations using asparagus instead of the suggested alternative vegetable. Other cooked vegetables you can use: green or wax beans, artichoke hearts, fennel, eggplant, leeks, spinach, celery root, parsnips, zucchini, winter squash or sweet potatoes.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to about 4 inches from the heat source; turn on the broiler. Grease a shallow medium baking pan or gratin dish with the butter.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to an ice bath to stop the cooking then drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the cheese to the food processor and pulse until large crumbs form. Add the parsley and pulse 3 or 4 more times until it is about the same size as the cheese crumbs. Tear the bread into pieces and add to the food processor. Pulse a few times, then let the machine run for a few seconds, until coarsely chopped.
- Put the asparagus in the dish and top with the breadcrumb mixture. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden. Sprinkle with a few grinds pepper and the paprika if you like, and serve.
ASPARAGUS GRATIN
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan heat the butter until frothy. Stir in the flour and cook slowly, stirring constantly, for a minute. Add the milk and broth, whisking vigorously and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese, remove the sauce from the heat and whisk it just until the cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Arrange the asparagus in the bottom of a baking dish. Top with sliced eggs and spoon the sauce over the top. Top with bread crumbs mixed with cheese and drizzle melted butter over the top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese sauce is bubbly.
ASPARAGUS GRATIN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 2 pounds asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a 3-quart baking dish. Roast at 425˚ F until crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Mix 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons grated pecorino, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle over the asparagus. Broil until the breadcrumbs are golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
BAKED PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
Add elegance to any occasion by making Baked Parmesan Asparagus with a crunchy crumb topping. The Parmesan crunch comes from cheese and crackers.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook asparagus in simmering water in large skillet 2 to 3 min. or until bright green, but still crisp; drain. Place in shallow baking dish.
- Add dressing; toss to coat. Top with cheese and cracker crumbs.
- Bake 10 to 15 min. or until topping is lightly browned and asparagus is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
ASPARAGUS GRATIN
Categories Cheese Vegetable Broil Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Pine Nut Asparagus Boil Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow ceramic flameproof baking dish.
- Cook asparagus in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, then transfer to baking dish and keep warm, tightly covered with foil.
- Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until foam subsides, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add bread and pine nuts and cook, stirring, until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add pepper, 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing to combine.
- Preheat broiler.
- Toss warm asparagus with mascarpone, remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined well.
- Sprinkle bread-crumb mixture evenly over asparagus. Broil 5 to 7 inches from heat until topping is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
ASPARAGUS-AND-POTATO GRATIN
Is anything better than a decadent potato gratin? Yes: a potato gratin with asparagus and prosciutto. The sweet, grassy undertones of goat cheese and sharp Pecorino Romano compliment this side-turned-dinner dish beautifully and will have the whole family asking for seconds.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss bread-crumbs with oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until crisp and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add asparagus. Return to a boil and cook until crisp-tender, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Add potatoes to pot; cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Arrange potatoes in the bottom of an 8 1/2-by-11 1/2-inch or 2-quart baking dish (about 1 1/2 inches deep).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook until it has a slightly nutty aroma, about 30 seconds. Gradually (to avoid lumps) whisk in milk. Bring mixture to a boil and cook, whisking, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; add both cheeses and whisk until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour half of sauce over potatoes. Arrange prosciutto and half of asparagus on top. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Top with remaining asparagus, then bread-crumbs. (Dish can be made to this point and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day; add 10 minutes to baking time.) Bake until bubbling around edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly; serve, sprinkled with more Pecorino and chive blossoms.
GRATIN OF WHITE ASPARAGUS
Provided by Skye Gyngell
Categories Cheese Dairy Vegetable Side Bake Vegetarian Mother's Day Dinner Lunch Casserole/Gratin Parmesan Asparagus Spring Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (convection oven to 425°F). Brush a copper or ceramic gratin dish with a little of the melted butter.
- Trim the asparagus: you will find that white asparagus needs to be trimmed much higher-roughly halfway up the stalks, as a rule of thumb. Slice the spears in half lengthwise and lay them in the buttered gratin dish. Sprinkle with most of the lemon thyme leaves, saving a few for garnish.
- Now put the crème fraîche and mustard into a heavy pan and place over medium heat. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat slightly and let bubble to reduce by about a quarter. Season the reduced mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, put the bread crumbs in a bowl, add the Parmesan, parsley, and some pepper, and toss with your fingers to combine.
- Pour the mustardy crème fraîche over the asparagus, then scatter the crumb mixture on top, distributing it evenly. Drizzle over the rest of the melted butter. Bake the gratin on the middle shelf of the oven until the top is crisp and golden and the cream bubbles up around the sides of the dish, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves and serve.
PARMESAN ASPARAGUS
So quick and easy, this cheesy asparagus dish goes great with pork or poultry. Even those in my family that turn up their noses to asparagus, love this dish!
Provided by Roberta Spaller Zerkovich
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Lightly coat asparagus with cooking spray; place on prepared baking sheet. Combine Parmesan cheese and garlic salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- Bake in preheated oven for 6 minutes; turn asparagus and continue baking until tender, about 6 minutes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese mixture over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
ASPARAGUS PARMESAN
Quick and easy asparagus that is sauteed, and topped off with Parmesan cheese.
Provided by JenElaine
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus spears, and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes, or to desired firmness. Drain off excess oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 247.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
Tips:
- Choose thick asparagus spears for a more substantial dish. Thinner spears will cook too quickly and become mushy.
- Trim the asparagus spears before cooking. Cut off the tough, woody ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
- Blanch the asparagus spears before baking. This will help to preserve their color and nutrients.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the sauce. Parmesan, Gruyère, and Cheddar are all good choices.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Bake the asparagus Parmesan au gratin until the sauce is bubbly and the asparagus is tender. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve the asparagus Parmesan au gratin immediately. It is best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Asparagus Parmesan au gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover asparagus, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a simple but elegant dish to serve, give asparagus Parmesan au gratin a try.
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