Asparagus Gratin Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Gratin

• 1 pound asparagus spears
• Prosciutto
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Fresh Breadcrumb
• Gruyere Cheese

How to Make Asparagus Gratin

1. Preheat your oven's broiler.
2. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears and wash thoroughly.
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
4. Drain the asparagus and pat dry with paper towels.
5. Divide the asparagus into 6 equal bundles.
6. Wrap one slice of prosciutto or ham around each asparagus bundle.
7. Arrange the bundles in a shallow baking dish.
8. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
9. Add the breadcrumbs to the melted butter and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, or until lightly golden.
10. Pour the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the asparagus bundles.
11. Sprinkle the shredded Gruyere cheese generously over the top.
12. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned. Watch closely to prevent burning.
13. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!