Asparagus, with its vibrant green spears and delicate flavor, pairs wonderfully with the rich and tangy taste of blue cheese, resulting in a culinary delight that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you prefer a simple sauté or a more elaborate gratin, there are countless ways to combine these two ingredients for a satisfying meal. For a quick and easy side dish, try roasting asparagus spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then topping them with crumbled blue cheese and chopped walnuts. For a more decadent dish, wrap asparagus spears in prosciutto and bake them until crispy, then serve with a creamy blue cheese sauce. No matter how you choose to prepare it, asparagus with blue cheese is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE
Make and share this Asparagus With Blue Cheese Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Cheese
Time 18m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, steam asparagus for 13-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk cream cheese, milk and salt over low heat until smooth.
- Stir in blue cheese and heat through.
- Top asparagus with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 85.6, Sodium 717.1, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 15.7
MARINATED ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE
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
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.
ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE
MY SISTER introduced me to this recipe several years ago because she knows I love blue cheese. This dish is a simple way to dress up asparagus, giving it a tangy taste altogether different from the usual cheese sauce. I make it every spring when we have fresh homegrown asparagus. -Leona Luecking West Burlington, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, whisk cream cheese, milk and salt over low heat until smooth. Stir in blue cheese and heat through. Drain asparagus and top with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND HAZELNUTS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, mustard, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and emulsified.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Add the asparagus to the water and, depending on the size of the asparagus, blanch for 3 to 5 minutes. It should still have some bite left to it. Add the warm asparagus to the dressing and toss well to coat.
- Fan the asparagus out on a platter and sprinkle with the mizuna. Scatter the hazelnuts and goat cheese on top and drizzle with any dressing that may remain in the bowl.
ASPARAGUS, BLUE CHEESE & TOMATOES RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by Taraespo
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and dry asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper and roast for 10 minutes at 400. Put on platter, squeeze half to whole lemon over (depending on taste). Sprinkle with cheese crumbles and tomatoes and a little more olive oil if desired. Serve with slices of toasty french bread!
ROASTED ASPARAGUS W/ BLUE CHEESE & TOASTED WALNUTS
I've combined a few of my favorite things, resulting in a truly splendid and robust side dish worthy of company!
Provided by carmenskitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Trim and wash asparagus then arrange in a shallow roasting pan.
- Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss asparagus to evenly coat.
- Roast in oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with blue cheese, then top with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 424.7, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6.8
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA BUTTER
Provided by Allen Susser
Categories Cheese Dairy Vegetable Appetizer Side Low Carb Backyard BBQ Blue Cheese Asparagus Spring Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir Gorgonzola cheese, butter and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. (Gorgonzola butter can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Prepare barbecue (high heat). Whisk oil, basil and garlic to blend in small bowl. Spread out asparagus in single layer in baking dish. Pour oil mixture over asparagus and turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to barbecue. Grill until charred on all sides, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates. Top asparagus with some Gorgonzola butter and serve.
ASPARAGUS APPETIZERS
A wonderful appetizer to have on hand that can be made ahead of time, frozen, and used as needed.
Provided by DALEPFEFFER
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim crusts from bread, and flatten slightly with a rolling pin.
- In a bowl, stir blue and cream cheeses together with the egg until well blended and creamy. Spread a thin layer of cheese mixture over each slice of bread. Roll one asparagus spear inside each, and fasten with a toothpick.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan. Roll each asparagus wrap in butter to coat. Place on a baking sheet small enough to fit into the freezer, and freeze for one hour, or until butter hardens and wraps are somewhat firm. Remove pan from freezer, discard toothpicks, and cut each wrap in half crosswise. Store in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer until ready to use.
- To serve, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Arrange frozen asparagus wraps on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Check occasionally, and turn if necessary, for even browning and to prevent burning. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 650.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
ASPARAGUS AND BLUE CHEESE AVOCADO TOAST
Perfect for an afternoon snack or a light lunch. I came up with this during quarantine cooking, utilizing some leftover asparagus and part of an avocado that needed to be used up. The addition of the pungent blue cheese really enhances the flavors!
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast bread and spread with butter. Top with smashed avocado. Lay the asparagus spears horizontally over the avocado, alternating which way they face. Sprinkle with blue cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 358 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
FARFALLE WITH ASPARAGUS, ROASTED SHALLOTS AND BLUE CHEESE
Categories Pasta Bake Blue Cheese Asparagus Spring Shallot Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss shallots with 2 tablespoons oil on baking sheet; spread in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes.
- Stir 2 tablespoons oil and breadcrumbs in skillet over medium heat until crumbs brown, about 4 minutes. (Shallots and crumbs can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately; keep at room temperature.)
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes. Add asparagus; cook until asparagus is crisp-tender and pasta is tender but still firm to bite, about 4 minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus. Transfer to large bowl. Immediately add blue cheese and shallots. Toss until cheese melts and pasta is well coated. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowls. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Tips:
- Choose fresh asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tight tips. Avoid spears that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Trim the asparagus. Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this by snapping them off or using a knife.
- Cook the asparagus properly. Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. The best way to cook asparagus is to cook it until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Use high-quality blue cheese. The type of blue cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Choose a blue cheese that is creamy and flavorful.
- Serve the asparagus immediately. Asparagus is best served fresh out of the oven or off the grill. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can cook it and then reheat it gently before serving.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with blue cheese is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. By following these tips, you can make sure that your asparagus with blue cheese is perfect every time. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, this dish is sure to be a hit.
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