Cheesy Asparagus Gratin Recipe

Recipe By Real Simple

This family-friendly side dish is a delicious new take on potatoes au gratin. Yes, its still cheesy comfort food, but the fresh asparagus means it wont leave you in a food coma. If youve ever made homemade macaroni and cheese, this technique will be familiar: youll make a bechamel sauce and top it with buttery breadcrumbs. In fact, you could double the sauce, toss it with pasta, stick it in the freezer and have mac and cheese ready to go whenever you need a quick dinner. For this dish, look for thick asparagus spears (not the pencil-thin ones) which will hold up better when served.

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Ingredients for Cheesy Asparagus Gratin Recipe

  • 1/2 tablespoon Unsalted butter, divided, plus more for baking dish
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided, plus more for blanching water
  • 1/4 pound Fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 0.06 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 tablespoon All purpose flour
  • 0.03 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 0.19 cup Whole milk
  • 0.38 ounce Gruyere Cheese, Grated
  • 0.38 ounce White cheddar cheese, grated
Nutrition
value
208
calories per serving
8 g Fat12 g Protein24 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    8g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Carbs
    24g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    24g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    8g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    271mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    65mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    81mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    9mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    38mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    233mg
  • Selenium
    13mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Real Simple