Best 15 Asparagus Flan With Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Asparagus flan with cheese sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's a great way to use up fresh asparagus and can be easily tailored to your own taste. Whether you prefer a light and fluffy flan or a rich and decadent one, there's a recipe to suit you. And with the addition of a creamy cheese sauce, this dish becomes truly irresistible. So whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish to impress your guests, asparagus flan with cheese sauce is sure to please.

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ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. The sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. Quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.

Provided by France C

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup low-fat milk
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 pinch lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken.
  • Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Asparagus baked to tender perfection and blanketed in cheese for a side dish that is simple enough for a busy weeknight meal yet elegant enough to serve to company.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish.
  • Whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture over asparagus and swirl the dish so that the liquid coats the bottom of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is soft and cheese sauce starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 177.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

ASPARAGUS & CHEESE TART



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Bring together seasonal British flavours in this springtime quiche

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Lunch, Main course

Time 1h40m

Yield Cuts into 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 7

140g plain flour
85g butter , cubed
85g cheddar (such as Montgomery or vegetarian alternative), or other hard cheese, finely grated
5 eggs
175ml milk
100g cheddar (such as Montgomery or vegetarian alternative), or other hard cheese, grated
300g asparagus , trimmed and cut in half lengthways

Steps:

  • Put the flour in a bowl, add the butter to the flour and rub in with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the grated cheddar into the pastry and mix. Add 3 tbsp cold water and mix until the pastry forms a ball. Wrap in cling film and chill for 5 mins. Butter a 20 x 6cm deep loose-bottom tart tin, or a 35 x 12cm rectangular tart tin.
  • Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Lightly dust the work surface with flour, roll out the pastry and line the tin. Chill in the freezer for 20 mins, then line the pastry case with baking paper, fill with beans and cook for 15 mins. Remove the beans and paper, then return the pastry case to the oven for 10 mins.
  • Crack the eggs into a jug, whisk, then add the milk and whisk again. Sprinkle half the grated cheese over the pastry case, then add the asparagus, egg mix and remaining cheese (if using a rectangular tin, you may not need all the mixture, so add it gradually). Bake in the lower half of the oven for 30-35 mins or until the egg mix is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

ASPARAGUS FLAN WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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This savory flan has an intense asparagus flavor. Its texture is unusually tender for a flan, without a trace of egginess. Originally posted by Mean Chef.

Provided by Jeff Hixson

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
4 large eggs
1 1/3 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1/4 lb italian fontina, rind discarded and cheese coarsely grated (or cut into 1/4-inch dice if too soft to grate)
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Make flan: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Butter an 8- by 2-inch round cake pan and line bottom with a round of wax paper, then butter paper.
  • 3Steam asparagus in a steamer set over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Purée asparagus in a food processor until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • (You will have about 2 cups purée.) Whisk together eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl, then whisk in asparagus purée.
  • Pour asparagus mixture into pan and bake in a hot water bath until flan is set and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Transfer pan to a rack to cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Make sauce while flan cools: Put all sauce ingredients in a metal bowl, then set bowl over a pan of barely simmering water.
  • Heat sauce, whisking until cheese and butter are melted, and then stirring with a wooden spoon, until sauce is slightly thickened and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove bowl from pan.
  • Run a thin knife around edge of flan to loosen, then invert a serving plate over pan and invert flan onto plate.
  • Remove pan and discard paper.
  • Cut flan into wedges and serve immediately with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 185, Sodium 583.9, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 12.5

ASPARAGUS FLAN



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Make and share this Asparagus Flan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katia Losignore

Categories     European

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch asparagus
1/2 onion
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
250 ml milk
30 g butter
1 egg yolk
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon white flour

Steps:

  • Wash the asparagus and cut the hard stem.
  • Slice cut the asparagus but save six ends.
  • Blend the asparagus slices to get a green cream.
  • Prepare a Béchamel sauce, put in a pan the milk (pre-heat), butter and a tablespoon of white flour and cook at low flame until you get a light condensed white cream.
  • Add to the béchamel sauce the asparagus blend we obtained before and add the egg yolk, salt and pepper.
  • Buttering and flouring the pudding molds (better aluminum made) then, add the asparagus cream.
  • Cover the pudding molds with aluminum foil.
  • Take a ceramic casserole and fill with water and dunk the pudding molds inside. The water level need to be at half of the pudding molds.
  • Baking at 180°C (oven pre-heated) for 30 minutes.
  • Then remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes to roast the surface of each flan.
  • Take out the molds and when they're cooled remove the mold and decorate with the asparagus ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 68.3, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 3.9

ASPARAGUS FLAN WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Appetizer     Bake     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Fontina     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For flan
2 lb asparagus, trimmed
4 large eggs
1 1/3 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
For sauce
1/4 lb Italian Fontina, rind discarded and cheese coarsely grated (or cut into 1/4-inch dice if too soft to grate)
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs yolks
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Make flan:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F. Butter an 8- by 2-inch round cake pan and line bottom with a round of wax paper, then butter paper. 3Steam asparagus in a steamer set over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Purée asparagus in a food processor until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. (You will have about 2 cups purée.)
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl, then whisk in asparagus purée.
  • Pour asparagus mixture into pan and bake in a hot water bath until flan is set and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Transfer pan to a rack to cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Make sauce while flan cools:
  • Put all sauce ingredients in a metal bowl, then set bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Heat sauce, whisking until cheese and butter are melted, and then stirring with a wooden spoon, until sauce is slightly thickened and registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove bowl from pan.
  • Run a thin knife around edge of flan to loosen, then invert a serving plate over pan and invert flan onto plate. Remove pan and discard paper. Cut flan into wedges and serve immediately with sauce.

ASPARAGUS AND FETA GRILLED CHEESE



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Tender spears of asparagus get layered between pieces of lavash with feta, mozzarella and za'atar for a mouthwatering grilled cheese ready in minutes. A Middle Eastern staple, lavash is great for making wraps and sandwiches, but you could also substitute another kind of flatbread.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 1 grilled cheese sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 5 trimmed asparagus spears in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Top one 4-inch piece lavash (or other flatbread) with the asparagus, 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella, 1 tablespoon finely crumbled feta, 1/4 teaspoon za'atar (Middle Eastern spice blend), a few thin slices red onion and another piece of lavash. Brown in butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Sprinkle with more za'atar.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by Roger829

Number Of Ingredients 10

asparagus spears 1 pound fresh
yogurt 1 cup plain
cheddar cheese 4 ounces shredded
cream cheese 4 ounces softened
lemon juice 1 tablespoon
butter 1 tablespoon
salt 1/2 tablespoon
pepper 1/2 teaspoon
hot sauce 2 drops
water

Steps:

  • Remove asparagus spears bottoms Arrange asparagus in a large deep skillet Add about 1/2 cup water, cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat Steam asparagus for about 5 minutes, or until just tender While the asparagus cooks make the sauce Sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a microwave safe dish Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes Let stand 2 minutes, whisk and microwave again on high for 1 1/2 minutes Let stand for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth If necessary, microwave for an additional minute

CHEESY ASPARAGUS PASTA



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What better way to enjoy spring's bounty than with a dish packed with asparagus? This gourmet take on mac and cheese will have the whole family excited about in-season fare.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for dishes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound short pasta, such as penne
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), tips trimmed, stalks sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
8 ounces sharp cheddar, grated
4 ounces Gruyere, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heating element. Brush 4 small (8-ounce capacity) gratin dishes with butter. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook according to package directions 1 minute less than al dente. Add asparagus and cook 1 minute more; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat milk in a medium pot over medium-high until just simmering. Add cream cheese; whisk until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup each cheddar and Gruyere; add remaining cheeses and butter to pot and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and asparagus; stir to coat. Divide mixture among prepared dishes; sprinkle with reserved cheeses.
  • Broil, rotating dishes once, until pasta is crisp and browned in places, 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESE ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS



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These appetizers are easy to assemble, appealing and colorful, with a touch of paprika on top. They bake up crispy and, served warm, are always a hit at a party.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 jar (8 ounces) process cheese sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 loaf (1 pound) sliced sandwich bread, crusts removed
1/3 cup butter, melted
Paprika

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place asparagus on paper towels; pat dry., In a small bowl, combine cheese sauce and mayonnaise. Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin. Spread cheese mixture over each to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top each with 2 pieces of asparagus; roll up. Brush with butter; sprinkle with paprika., Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CHEESE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 fresh spears of asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven broiler.
  • With a vegetable peeler, scrape the asparagus to within one inch of the top. Cut off and discard the bottom part of the spears to make them of uniform length.
  • Place the stalks in a skillet, add cold water to cover, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer about 2 to 3 minutes until tender yet firm.
  • Drain the asparagus and arrange in a round or oval heatproof dish. Arrange neatly in one layer with the tip ends slightly staggered.
  • Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper.
  • Place under the broiler for about 2 or 3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 195 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

ASPARAGUS-AND-MINT FLAN WITH POACHED SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 50m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 asparagus spears, ends snapped off, tips cut off, halved lengthwise and reserved, stalks cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup yogurt cheese (see note)
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Vegetable oil spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound medium shrimp, in the shell
1/2 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tomato, cored and chopped
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • For the flan, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Steam the asparagus spears until soft, about 5 to 6 minutes. Place in a food processor and add the cream. Process until smooth. Add the yogurt cheese. Process until smooth, stopping once to scrape the sides of the bowl. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and stir in the mint. Whisk in the eggs, salt and pepper.
  • Spray 4 6-ounce ramekins with vegetable oil. Divide the mixture among the ramekins. Place in a roasting pan and pour in enough boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake until flan is set, about 30 minutes. Remove the ramekins from the pan and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, for the sauce and shellfish, heat the 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Add the scallops and cook until opaque, about 1 minute longer. With a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and scallops from the pan. Peel the shrimp and reserve the shells. Add the wine to the pan and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, to deglaze the pan. Add tomato, water and shrimp shells. Simmer for 15 minutes. Pass sauce through a fine mesh sieve. Place in a clean pan. Add the cream, bring to a boil and cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  • Heat the 1 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus tips and the mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • To assemble, run a knife inside the rim of each ramekin to loosen. Invert 1 flan onto each of 4 plates. Warm the sauce over low heat and toss in the shrimp and scallops. Divide among the plates, placing the mixture beside the flans. Place the asparagus tips and mushrooms over and around each flan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 652 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS FLAN



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Seasonal asparagus brings a delicately bright flavor to these elegant custard hors d'oeuvres from chef Pierre Schaedelin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound large asparagus (about 16)
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup packed baby spinach leaves
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup white vinegar
16 quail eggs
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut 1 1/2 inches from the tip of the asparagus; set 16 pieces aside. Cut asparagus stalks in half crosswise. Cut the bottom halves into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside; you should have about 2 cups. Halve remaining half crosswise and chops; you should have about 1 cup. Set aside separately.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath and set aside. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add coarsely chopped asparagus bottoms and season with salt; cook for 1 minute. Add 1 cup water and continue cooking until water is almost completely evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Add milk, cream, and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer asparagus mixture to a bowl and set in ice-water bath; let cool completely. Transfer to the jar of a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Add eggs and yolk; season with salt and blend until combined.
  • Set 16 1/4-cup heatproof glass bowls in a roasting pan; divide asparagus mixture evenly between bowls. Set roasting pan on oven rack and carefully add enough hot water to roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the bowls. Cover with parchment-paper-lined aluminum foil and bake until asparagus mixture is set, about 18 minutes. Remove flans from roasting pan and transfer to refrigerator until chilled.
  • Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath and set aside. Add reserved asparagus tips to boiling water and cook until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Remove from water bath and pat dry; halve tips lengthwise and transfer to a small bowl; set aside. Add finely chopped asparagus to boiling water; cook until bright green in color, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Bring another medium pot of water to a boil; add white vinegar. Prepare an ice-water bath and set aside. Carefully crack quail eggs into a large bowl, taking care not to break the yolks. Using a spoon, stir boiling water to create a swirling motion and carefully add eggs to water. Cook until whites are set, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and transfer eggs to ice-water bath to cool. Trim whites using kitchen shears so that you have 16 individual poached quail eggs; season with salt.
  • When flans have chilled, drizzle asparagus tips and finely chopped asparagus with olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar each; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Divide finely chopped asparagus evenly among flans. Top each with a quail egg and two asparagus spears. Using kitchen shears, snip each quail egg to expose yolks; serve.

ASPARAGUS FLANS



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Vegetable     Bake     Asparagus     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds asparagus
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 3/4 ounce)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Line bottoms of dishes or cups with rounds of wax paper and butter paper. Line a baking pan large enough to hold dishes or cups with a double layer of kitchen towels.
  • Trim asparagus and cut off tips. Halve asparagus tips lengthwise and cut stalks crosswise into 1-inch pieces. In a steamer rack set over boiling water steam asparagus tips, covered, until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Transfer asparagus tips with a slotted spoon to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain tips well and pat dry.
  • Steam asparagus stalks, covered, until tender but still bright green, about 8 minutes. Transfer stalks with slotted spoon to paper towels and pat dry well. In a blender purée stalks, cream, tarragon, 3 tablespoons butter, Parmesan, and salt until smooth. In a bowl whisk eggs until combined and add asparagus purée in a stream, whisking until smooth.
  • Divide mixture among dishes or cups and put on towels in pan. Add enough hot water to pan to reach halfway up sides of dishes or cups and bake flans in lower third of oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until a thin knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove dishes or cups from pan and cool on a rack 5 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan heat asparagus tips in remaining tablespoon butter until heated through. Run knife around edges of dishes or cups and invert flans onto 6 plates. Top flans with asparagus tips.

MARINATED ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Asparagus marinated in vinaigrette and dotted with cheese makes an awesome side. We're blue cheese fans, but you might like Parmesan or feta. -Susan Vaith, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine green onions, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Add asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., Drain asparagus, discarding marinade. Place asparagus on a serving plate; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right asparagus. Look for asparagus that is bright green and has tight, closed tips. Avoid asparagus that is wilted or has brown spots.
  • Trim the asparagus. Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can also peel the asparagus if desired.
  • Cook the asparagus properly. Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including steaming, roasting, and grilling. Be careful not to overcook the asparagus, as it will become mushy.
  • Make the cheese sauce ahead of time. The cheese sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Simply reheat it over low heat before serving.
  • Serve the flan warm or at room temperature. The flan can be served immediately after it is baked, or it can be chilled and served later. If you are chilling the flan, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Asparagus flan with cheese sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The combination of asparagus, cheese, and eggs is a classic that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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