ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN PUDDINGS

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Categories     Cheese     Egg     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Lunch     Ricotta     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 puddings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless Italian bread
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup all purpose flour
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Butter eight 3/4-cup custard cups or soufflé dishes. Coat with breadcrumbs. Cut off asparagus tips. Cook tips in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain; reserve tips and 1 cup cooking liquid. Coarsely chop asparagus stalks.
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add stalks; sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add reserved asparagus cooking liquid. Cover; simmer until stalks are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Uncover; cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Transfer to food processor; puree. Add Parmesan, ricotta and flour. Using on/off turns, process just until blended. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk eggs in bowl to blend. Add asparagus puree; whisk to blend. Stir in all but 16 asparagus tips. Divide custard among cups. Place cups in roasting pan. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill puddings and remaining asparagus tips.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour hot water into pan to come 1 inch up sides of cups. Bake puddings until set, about 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Invert onto plates. Garnish with asparagus tips.

Shah Sadik
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This pudding is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. It's also a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


Adeyanju Toyosi
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this pudding. It was creamy and flavorful, and the parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness.


Gamer Adnan
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This pudding is a great way to impress your guests. It's a really elegant dish that's sure to wow them.


Eileen Loveridge
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This pudding is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a really special dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


A Wqw
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I love the combination of asparagus and parmesan cheese in this pudding. It's a really unique and flavorful dish.


Alphonso Ego
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This pudding is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a great dish to serve for a potluck.


Miracle Nwimene
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pudding turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much milk.


Mentor Milla
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This pudding is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


naveed urrahman
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This pudding is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


The Manager
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This pudding was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less parmesan cheese.


Tresha Miller
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this pudding. It was creamy and flavorful, and the parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness.


Venus Jovanz
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This pudding is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a great dish to serve for brunch or lunch.


Rico Suave
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out delicious.


Vijay Solanki
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The pudding was easy to make and turned out great! It was a hit with my family and friends.


Adwoa Fafali
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This pudding was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some additional herbs or spices.


Shadia Islam
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this pudding. I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but the flavors in this dish were really well-balanced. The pudding was also very easy to make.


Tope Sekemi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen asparagus, and it still turned out great. The pudding was creamy and flavorful, and the parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness.


Rosa Carrasquillo
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I've made this pudding twice now, and it's always a hit. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly. The second time, I added a bit of chopped ham and some grated Gruyère cheese. Both versions were delicious.


Katherine Dickerson
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This asparagus and parmesan pudding was a delight! The flavors were subtle and elegant, and the texture was smooth and creamy. I served it as a side dish with roasted chicken, and it was a perfect complement.