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Asparagus Mornay Recipe

Indulge in this elegant and easy Asparagus Mornay recipe! Perfectly tender asparagus spears are bathed in a luxurious creamy cheese sauce, then broiled to golden perfection. This seasonal delight is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight treat. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 197.8 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asparagus Mornay

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
  • Not used in recipe
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon reserved asparagus cooking liquid
  • 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

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How to Make Asparagus Mornay

  1. Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound asparagus spears.
  2. In a large skillet, cook asparagus in 1/4 cup of water over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Drain the asparagus well, reserving about 1 tablespoon of cooking liquid.
  4. Preheat your broiler to high.
  5. Arrange asparagus spears in a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  6. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat.
  7. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
  8. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of half-and-half, 1/4 cup chicken bouillon (or vegetable bouillon for vegetarian option), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  9. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese (or a similar melting cheese) until completely melted and smooth.
  11. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the reserved asparagus cooking liquid to create a smoother sauce.
  12. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the asparagus in the baking dish.
  13. Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup of panko bread crumbs.
  14. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and the asparagus is bubbly.
  15. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

43g

Carbs

3g

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