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Asparagus Gratin

Ingredients :

  • 2 lb. fresh asparagus
  • 5 tbsp. butter
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp. heavy cream
  • pinch of nutmeg
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Cooking Procedures :

  1. Prepare a grease baking dish. Set aside.
  2. Cut the asparagus into an inch diagonal pieces, discard the tough brown tips. Cook in boiling salted water to cover for 5 minutes or until tender, but firm. Drain and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, melt 2 tbsp. butter. Add drained asparagus and cook for a minute, tossing gently. Remove from heat.
  4. In another saucepan, combine eggs, cheese, 3 tbsp. butter, cream and nutmeg. Cook sauce over low heat, beating constantly until thickened.
  5. Combine sauce with asparagus and put into buttered baking dish. Bake in a very hot (500°F) oven or broil for 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.

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