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Asparagus Gratin

Source of Recipe


Southern Living



List of Ingredients



• 1 pound medium-size fresh asparagus, trimmed (1 bunch)
  
• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced (½ cup)
  
• â…“ cup heavy whipping cream
  
• 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
  
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
  
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
  
• 4 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), divided
  
• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¼ cup)
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 400° F with oven rack about 6 inches from heat.
   
   
2. Toss together asparagus and shallot in a 10-inch broiler-safe skillet or 8-inch square broiler-safe baking dish.
   
   
3. Stir together cream, mustard, flour, garlic, salt, pepper, and ½ cup of the fontina. Pour over asparagus, and using tongs, gently toss to coat asparagus.
   
   
4. Top with Parmesan and remaining ½ cup fontina, and bake in preheated oven until asparagus is almost tender-crisp and cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
   
   
5. Increase oven temperature to broil, and broil until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
   
   Makes 4 servings