Asparagus With Crunchy Cheesy Egg Topping

10
Ingredients

5m
Prep Time

20-30m
Cook Time

25m
Ready In

Recipe: #23855

May 26, 2016

Categories: Side Dishes, Cheese, Eggs, Asparagus, 5 Ingredients Or Less 5-Minute Prep, Vegetarian, Kosher Dairy, more

recipe by:
Kchurchill5

"There is nothing better, then fresh spring/summer asparagus; and, a crispy cheesy topping. A mix of crispy bread crumbs, chopped eggs; and 'ooey gooey' melted cheese takes this over the top. I used gruyere (similar to swiss); but, you could use provolone, havarti, or monterey jack. A perfect side dish to accompany any meal."

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (186.9 g)
Calories 265.2
Total Fat - 18.9 g
Saturated Fat - 9.5 g
Cholesterol - 119.5 mg
Sodium - 355.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 16.2 g
Dietary Fiber - 3.3 g
Sugars - 4.2 g
Protein - 9.6 g
Calcium - 137.2 mg
Iron - 3.6 mg
Vitamin C - 7.6 mg
Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step 1

Eggs ... Cook your eggs using any method you like. Personally, I add the eggs to a pot of cold water; and, bring up to a boil. Cook 1 minute, cover and turn off the heat. After 12 minutes, rinse your eggs under cold water; and peel. Once the eggs have cooled; chop.

Step 2

Bread ... Day old bread is really what works best for the bread crumbs. So, if you don't have day old bread - simply leave the bread on the counter over night. I usually wrap them lightly in a paper towel (so no bugs can get to them). In the morning, you will have stale dry bread. Break up the bread into pieces; and, add to the food processor - pulse a few times until you get coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Crumbs ... Melt the butter in small saucepan, add the bread crumbs; and, saute until lightly golden brown. Remove from heat to cool. Then, add the chopped eggs, cheese; and, half of the parsley and dill. Now, obviously you can add as much cheese as you want. I usually stick with 1/3 cup, for my tastes.

Step 4

Asparagus ... Wipe out the pan you used to saute the bread crumbs in; then, add the asparagus, and cover with cold water. Bring up to a light boil, then, reduce to medium low heat and simmer until tender; but, still firm. It should take around 5-7 minutes. I like mine crisp tender. Once the asparagus is done; transfer the spears (using a slotted spoon), to an oven safe casserole dish, lightly coated/seasoned with butter.

Step 5

Broil and Finish ... Season the asparagus with salt and pepper. Then, top the asparagus with the bread crumb/egg/cheese mixture; and, broil approximately 2-3 minutes - just until the cheese melts. I usually use the second shelf down in my oven; which will allow the cheese to melt - but, will not burn the bread crumbs.