Scalloped Asparagus

Name: Scalloped Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup milk; 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese

Submitted by loof751

"From the Junior League of North Harris County TX - this is terrific!"

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photo by Izy Hossack

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 lb fresh asparagus
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¹⁄₄ cup breadcrumbs
¹⁄₄ cup shredded swiss cheese

directions

Rinse and clean asparagus, discarding tough ends and removing scales. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan until melted. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes until thick.
Place 1/2 of the asparagus in the bottom of a greased 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the chopped eggs. and dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper over all.
Top with remaining asparagus. Sprinkle the remaining chopped eggs along the center portion of the asparagus.
Pour the cream sauce down the middle of the baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese. Dot uncovered portions of asparagus with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
Bake, covered, and 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake 3-5 minutes longer or until topping is browned. Served immediately.

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Reviews

If you cook any asparagus for 10 minutes it will be mush. 2 to 3 min is sufficient for think spears. Don't cook more than 4 min even if the stalks are as large as 3/4 inch.

Sarah S.
This was so good. It had a wonderful flavor. I did have to use about 2 Tbs of flour to make my sauce thicker and I didn't use the eggs because I was out. The pepper gave this asparagus a wonderful added kick. Thank you so much for sharing. Made for Photo Tag.

gertc96
I just made this for breakfast, as I had a pound of nice asparagus ready for something ! This dish is really tasty and comforting. I did steam the asparagus, used Cheddar instead of Swiss, and used large, torn crumbs from soft French bread. Also used just 1/4 tsp. cayenne plus 1/tsp. freshly ground black pepper. I agree with one reviewer who suggested that a bit of crisp, fried bacon crumbled on top would be good, too.

christiedkj
We crumbled some bacon over the top of this. Definitely not diet food, but tasty :-D

Paris D
Very tasty! Eggs gave a unique, unexpected taste. I would use more cheese next time, though, as I'm a HUGE cheese lover! Made this for PRMR 9/09.

davianng