Lemon Roasted Asparagus Gratin

By Booper-2

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) asparagus spears, trimmed
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, softened
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup (250 mL) coarse fresh bread crumbs
• 1 cup (250 mL) Canadian Swiss or
• old Cheddar or
• Gouda cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice

Details

Servings 2014
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from dairygoodness.ca

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Spread asparagus evenly in a 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) glass baking dish.

In a small bowl, mash together butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and salt. Drop in small dots over asparagus spears in a baking dish. Roast for about 15 min, shaking dish halfway to coat asparagus in butter, or until asparagus is just tender-crisp and starting to brown.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese and lemon juice; sprinkle over asparagus and bake for about 3 min or until cheese is melted. Broil for 1 to 2 min or until golden brown.