Best 12 Cheesy Asparagus Caper Muffins Recipes

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Are you a foodie looking for a delightful recipe to tantalize your taste buds? "Cheesy Asparagus Caper Muffins" might just be the perfect dish for your culinary adventures. These light and savory muffins are a delightful combination of fresh asparagus, tangy capers, and a blanket of gooey, melted cheese. Not only do they make for a delicious snack or appetizer, but they can also be served as a satisfying breakfast or brunch option. With their vibrant colors and irresistible flavor, cheesy asparagus caper muffins are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY ASPARAGUS



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In this cheesy baked asparagus recipe, asparagus spears are roasted whole smothered in a creamy, cheesy garlic sauce. This low-carb side dish is a great way to entice picky eaters to eat their veggies! Pair it with roast chicken or steak.

Provided by Sarah Epperson Loveless

Categories     Baked and Roasted Asparagus Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange asparagus in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Combine cream, garlic, pepper and salt in a small bowl; drizzle over the asparagus. Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan and crushed red pepper evenly over the asparagus. Bake until the cheese is golden and melted and the asparagus is tender, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 301 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CRISPY SALMON WITH GREEN HERB-CAPER SAUCE WITH ASPARAGUS CHEESE PUFFS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

4 (7 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup rice flour
1/2 cup water
Olive oil, for searing
Herb Caper Sauce, recipe follows
4 lemon wedges, for garnish
Asparagus Cheese Puffs, recipe follows
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup capers
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and blanched
3/4 cup milk
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Pinch cayenne
3 large eggs
1 cup coarsely grated Manchego
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Season fillets with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine rice flour with water to make a light loose batter. Heat a large skillet with about 1/4-inch of olive oil. Coat fillets with batter, place meat side down, and sear until golden brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn over and sear the skin side for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Immediately plate and drizzle each fillet with the Herb Caper Sauce. Serve with a lemon wedge.
  • Serve the salmon with Asparagus Cheese Puffs.
  • Combine all ingredients, except for the lemon juice, in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the lemon juice just before serving.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Bring milk and butter to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Combine salt, flour, curry, and cayenne in a small bowl. Remove the milk from the heat and add the flour mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides. Place pan back on the heat and cook for about 20 to 30 seconds until the mixture becomes a little dry. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and let cool slightly. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, adding another only when the previous has been incorporated. Add the asparagus and both cheeses to the dough and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the sheet pan. Bake in the middle of the oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the puffs from the parchment and serve immediately.

CHEESY ASPARAGUS CAPER MUFFINS



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Savory asparagus, caper, and Cheddar cheese muffins that taste really good!

Provided by Phoebe

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup chopped fresh asparagus
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon dried marjoram
¾ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup finely chopped green onions
3 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • Place asparagus in a bowl with a small amount of water; cover and cook in microwave on High, 30 seconds at a time, just until tender. Drain asparagus; set aside to cool.
  • Whisk flour, marjoram, thyme, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl; beat in buttermilk, melted butter, and olive oil. Stir Cheddar cheese, green onions, capers, and asparagus into buttermilk mixture.
  • Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened; spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 337.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CHEESY ASPARAGUS TART



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons salted butter
2 large leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 14-ounce package refrigerated rolled pie dough (2 crusts)
2 cups grated fontina cheese
1 cup ricotta
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the leeks, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Unroll the two pie crusts and lay on a sheet pan so that the pieces overlap slightly. Trim the edges of the pastry where it rides up the sides of the sheet pan and press these trimmings into the bare areas so that you are left with a 10-by-16-inch pastry rectangle.
  • Sprinkle over the fontina, leaving a 1-inch border, then top with the leeks. Dollop on the ricotta. Scatter the thyme and asparagus pieces over the ricotta and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold the uncovered pastry edge inwards to make a 1/2-inch border all the way around the tart, in the style of a galette.
  • Whisk the egg with a splash of water in a small bowl. Brush it all around the pastry edge.
  • Bake the tart until it is a deep golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. (If the crust is browning too fast, reduce the heat to 425 degrees F.)
  • Remove the tart from the oven, then allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPERS



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Make and share this Roasted Asparagus With Capers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed (about 2 bunches)
1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Arrange asparagus and capers in a baking dish; drizzle with oil, turn to coat.
  • Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
  • Roast asparagus, shaking pan at least once during cooking, until asparagus is tender-crisp and tips are golden, about 12 to 16 minutes.
  • Let cool; serve warm or room temperature.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY LEEKS AND CAPERS



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In this supremely springy recipe, thick asparagus stalks and thinly sliced leeks are glossed with olive oil and covered in salty capers. Everything is roasted in the same pan and emerges tender and golden-edged. Capers also make an appearance in the mustard sauce served alongside, which adds a tangy, mayonnaise-like richness. You can double the recipe, if you wish, though you may have to increase the roasting time by a few minutes to make up for a more-crowded pan. Serve this on its own as a first course, or as an accompaniment to roast chicken, braised meats or seared fish. Just don't use thin asparagus: It'll cook too quickly, before the leeks have a chance to turn golden. Stick with spears that are at least 1/2 inch in diameter.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound thick asparagus, ends trimmed
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 large leek, white and light green parts, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons drained capers
Lemon wedges, for serving
1/4 cup parsley, leaves and tender stems, torn
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons drained capers, finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Put asparagus on a rimmed sheet pan and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated.
  • In a small bowl, stir together leeks, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sprinkle leeks on top of asparagus, then sprinkle with capers. Roast until asparagus are tender and golden brown, about 12 to 18 minutes.
  • While the asparagus stalks roast, make the mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, capers and garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil a few drops at a time to create a thick, emulsified dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once asparagus stalks are out of the oven, squeeze a lemon wedge over it and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve with mustard sauce and more lemon wedges on the side.

CHEESY ASPARAGUS BITES



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When I managed a cafeteria, I would cook up different snacks for the staff. These tiny squares with big asparagus flavor never lasted long and prompted lots of recipe requests. -Lois McAtee, Oceanside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup diced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 large eggs, beaten
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Combine cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the onion mixture and eggs. , Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain well. , Stir into cheese mixture. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cut into small squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ROAST ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND CAPERS



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This unusual side dish makes a wonderful accompaniment to any baked fish. The Mediterranean ingredients; garlic and capers; add a real kick to the asparagus. By Good Food Magazine

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon capers in brine, rinsed and drained
1/2 orange, juice of, only
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the asparagus and boil for 2 minutes until crisp, but beginning to go tender.
  • Drain and refresh under cold water. Dry on kitchen paper.
  • Pour the oil into a shallow roasting tin and roll the asparagus in it to coat.
  • Scatter over the garlic slivers and capers and roast for 8-10 minutes until the asparargus is tinged brown and cooked through - test by inserting a knife in a few spears.
  • Sprinkle with orange juice, season and serve warm.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPERS AND LEMON



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Roasted asparagus gets a boost from capers, lemon juice, and a sprinkling of red-pepper flakes for a subtle kick. We used Frankies Spuntino olive oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup salt-packed capers, rinsed well, soaked, and drained
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
Garnish: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange asparagus and capers evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, turning asparagus to coat. Season with salt, and sprinkle with red-pepper flakes. Roast, shaking sheets once, until asparagus is crisp-tender and golden at the tips, 12 to 16 minutes. Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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.

CHEESY BAKED ASPARAGUS



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This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite vegetable dish that is easy to prepare. -Jerry Gulley, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup chopped cashews
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange asparagus in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add cream, salt and pepper. Top with mozzarella, cashews and Parmesan cheese. Bake until asparagus is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Transfer dish to wire cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHEESE, BACON & ASPARAGUS PUFFS



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Serve these simple four-ingredient cheese puffs as part of a picnic or for lunch. You could also try adding some roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes or pesto

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 back bacon rashers
320g sheet all-butter puff pastry
100g cheddar, grated
24 slim asparagus spears

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to high. Lay the bacon on a baking tray in a single layer and grill for 8-10 mins until starting to crisp at the edges. Leave to cool. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
  • Meanwhile, unroll the pastry sheet and cut into six squares. Pile a small mound of the cheese in the centre of each square, reserving some of the cheese for scattering over later. Trim the woodier ends of the asparagus spears so each one is about 10cm long. Place four spears diagonally across each mound of cheese. Chop the bacon into small pieces and sprinkle over.
  • Working with one pastry square at a time, fold the two corners not covered by the asparagus into the centre and pinch the ends together gently to seal. Repeat with the remaining squares, then scatter over the reserved cheese. Can now be frozen for up to three months.
  • Transfer the puffs to a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake for 20-25 mins (or 35 mins from frozen), or until golden brown. Leave to cool on the tray for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a crispy muffin top, brush the tops with melted butter before baking.
  • To make sure the muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they are done.
  • Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • For a vegetarian version of these muffins, omit the bacon.
  • These muffins can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a warm oven before serving.

Conclusion:

These cheesy asparagus caper muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. They are packed with flavor and are sure to please everyone at the table. With their combination of asparagus, capers, cheese, and bacon, these muffins are a unique and tasty treat that is perfect for any occasion.

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