Author :: Mrs Liz
Category :: Holiday Fun
Ingredients ::
- 1 to 1-1/2 Lbs. fresh asparagus, washed and trimmed
- 3/4 Lb. potatoes, peeled and quartered
- salt
- 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whipping cream or milk
- dash black pepper and nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
A green dish for St. Patrick's Day
Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 15 to 20 minutes
Tip:
You may mash the potatoes and puree the asparagus in a food processor or blender.
Remove tips of asparagus and separate into small strainer when you wash and trim them. Cook asparagus and potatoes separately until tender. Place asparagus tips in strainer over the remaining asparagus in pot, cooking them at the same time.
Drain asparagus and potatoes; puree using food mill. (You can make the recipe in advance to this point).
Melt half the butter in skillet and add flour. Stir in cream or milk. Add pureed vegetables. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
Turn mixture into shallow oven dish, about 1-1/2 quart size. Arrange the steamed asparagus tips around the top; brush with butter.
Combine bread crumbs with Parmesan and remaining butter. Sprinkle over gratin. Bake at 350 degrees until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
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