Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Preparation Time7 mins Cooking Time45 mins Makes 8

Cheesy Baked Asparagus

Nutritional Information

Calories

323.78kcal (8 serving)

Total Fat

25.07g (8 serving)

Saturated Fat

12.95g (8 serving)

Trans Fat

0.14g (8 serving)

Cholesterol

72.67mg (8 serving)

Sodium

696.13mg (8 serving)

Total Carbs

7.58g (8 serving)

Dietary Fiber

1.46g (8 serving)

Sugars

2.22g (8 serving)

Protein

17.22g (8 serving)

Ingredients List
  1. 3/4 cup uncooked bacon
  2. 4 medium-sized cloves garlic minced
  3. 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  4. 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  5. 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  6. 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves for garnish
  7. 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  8. 1 1/2 teaspoons Maille® Dijon Original Mustard
  9. 3/4 cup heavy cream
  10. 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  11. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  12. 2 pounds fresh asparagus ends trimmed
  13. optional: 1 tbsp bread crumbs

Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a medium-sized cast-iron skillet set over medium heat, begin cooking the bacon, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, add the garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.

3. Turn the heat down to low and stir in the salt, pepper, nutmeg, thyme and flour. Next, add the Maille Dijon Originale mustard, before slowly stirring in the heavy cream. Lastly, add in ¾ cup of the grated gruyere cheese and ½ a cup of the grated parmesan cheese and continue stirring just until the cheese finishes melting.

4. Remove the pan from the heat, add the asparagus and, using tongs, gently toss to coat the vegetables in the sauce. Top with the remaining grated cheese and, if desired, breadcrumbs or croutons

5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown, the sauce is bubbling and you can easily pierce the asparagus with a sharp knife. Cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!