Asparagus Gratin

Asparagus in a cheese sauce and topped with even more cheese that is baked until the cheese has melted into ooey gooey goodness.

👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking

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🥘 Ingredients

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Bring the water and reserved asparagus stems to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for five minutes then remove the stems from the water.

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Add the asparagus to the water and simmer until just tender, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.

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Remove the asparagus from the water and place in a baking dish, reserving 1 cup of the water.

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Melt the butter in a pan and let it bubble until it starts to turn a light brown.

butter2 tablespoons

Mix in the flour and cook until it starts to turn a light golden brown.

flour2 tablespoons

Add the reserved asparagus water and cook, stirring, until it thickens.

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Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and let it melt.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

salt and pepper to taste

Pour the mixture over the asparagus in the baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.

Broil until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown, about ⏱️ 4-6 minutes, watching it carefully.