Swiss asparagus is a unique and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Its delicate flavor and tender texture make it a perfect addition to any meal. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a more complex main course, there's a Swiss asparagus recipe out there to suit your taste. This article will explore some of the best ways to cook Swiss asparagus, from classic sauteed dishes to creative salads and frittatas. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy the flavors of this delightful vegetable!
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ASPARAGUS AND SWISS CHEESE QUICHE
A delicious way to celebrate spring and its abundant supply of fresh asparagus. This quiche is a cinch to put together and so very yummy. Enjoy!
Provided by Graceeh
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press pie pastry into a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan.
- Combine asparagus, eggs, milk, half-and-half, French-fried onions, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, and green onion in a bowl. Pour into prepared pie pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven until center of quiche is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 185.1 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 423 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
ASPARAGUS SWISS QUICHE
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until browned; drain., Cut eight asparagus spears into 4-in.-long spears for garnish. Cut remaining asparagus into 1-in. pieces. In a saucepan, cook all of the asparagus in a small amount of boiling water until crisp-tender; drain., In a bowl, toss the bacon, onion, asparagus pieces, cheese, flour, salt and pepper. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat eggs and cream; pour over bacon mixture. Top with asparagus spears. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
ASPARAGUS AND SWISS BAKE
Serve this meatless egg bake with a bowl of fresh berries and your favorite muffins.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook uncovered 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- In baking dish, mix asparagus, bell pepper and onions. In medium bowl, stir 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the remaining ingredients until blended; pour into baking dish.
- Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup cheese for last 5 minutes of baking, until knife inserted between center and edge comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SWISS ANGEL HAIR 'N' ASPARAGUS
I found this recipe in an old community cookbook that I paid 50 cents for at a garage sale! My husband just loves it!-Michele Cornish, Blairstown, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, 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., In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and chives in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, seasoning blend and salt; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the Swiss cheese; cook and stir until melted. , Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add asparagus and cheese sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ASPARAGUS AND SWISS CHEESE SOUFFLES
Categories Milk/Cream Cheese Egg Bake Asparagus Spring Pastry Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously butter two 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Divide asparagus pieces between prepared dishes. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan. Drizzle 3/4 teaspoon butter over asparagus in each dish. Reserve remaining butter in pan. Bake asparagus until just tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Maintain oven temperature. Meanwhile, add flour and mustard to remaining butter in pan and whisk until smooth paste forms. Set over medium heat and whisk 1 minute. Whisk milk and yolks to blend in small bowl; whisk into flour mixture. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add grated cheese, salt and pepper and stir until cheese melts.
- Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into warm cheese mixture in pan. Spoon all of soufflé batter over asparagus in dishes.
- Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, about 14 minutes. Serve immediately.
HAM AND SWISS ASPARAGUS PIE
This recipe is in memory of my daugher Tammy. I gave her this a while back after I tried it, and it bcame a hit with her and all of her friends.
Provided by Bon in Michigan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or 9-inch square pan. cook spaghetti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water.
- In large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, butter and 2 eggs; toss lightly. Press evenly over bottom and up sides of greased pan to form crust. Spread ham chunks over crust. Top with asparagus spears and mushrooms; sprinkle with with Swiss cheese. In small bowl, combine 2 eggs, sour cream, dill weed and chives; beat well. Pour over cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. 6 to 8 servings.
- You may substitute leaner ham to eliminate some of the salt.
QUICK TASTY RED SWISS CHARD W/ASPARAGUS
A great mix of veggies! This was a quick and easy side dish to prepare. Would go great with steak or grilled chicken. Yummy!
Provided by Don Teifke
Categories Vegetables
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Remove leaves from stems and slice leaves coarsely. Place sliced leaves in bowl of water to soak while preparing other ingredients. Chop red stems in approximately 1/4 inch pieces.
- 2. Chop red onion coarsely. (It will reduce when cooking.) Cut asparagus in approximately 1" pieces but retain most of the flower portion.
- 3. Heat olive oil in saute pan (medium heat). Add chopped chard stems, onions and asparagus. Saute for about 3 minutes. Add chopped garlic, pine nuts and Marsala wine. Saute for additional minute or until asparagus is tender but al dente. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4. Remove leaves from bowl (do not drain). Add to saute pan and cover. Cook for 3 minutes. (do not remove cover while steaming)
- 5. Uncover saute pan and stir for one more minute. (Do not cook all the juice/moisture away.
- 6. Can be served as a side dish or eaten as a main meal. I served it with quinoa and leftover sauteed pork. Enjoy.
SWISS 'N' ASPARAGUS EGG SALAD
Whether served alone or on bread, this egg salad from our Test Kitchen will satisfy your hunger. Asparagus, Swiss cheese and ham give ordinary egg salad a tasty twist.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water and asparagus in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and cool, In a bowl, combine the asparagus, eggs, cheese, ham, mayonnaise, mustard and salt. Spread on five slices of bread, about 1/2 cup on each; top with the remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts :
ASPARAGUS AND SWISS BAKE
Serve this meatless egg bake with a bowl of fresh berries and your favorite muffins.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook uncovered 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- In baking dish, mix asparagus, bell pepper and onions. In medium bowl, stir 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the remaining ingredients until blended; pour into baking dish.
- Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup cheese for last 5 minutes of baking, until knife inserted between center and edge comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SWISS ASPARAGUS
I love aspargus and am always on the lookout for new recipes to try. This is much better with fresh but can be used with canned aspargus. Just sub the juice from the can for the chicken broth.
Provided by Janet Hein
Categories Vegetables
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and melt butter in sauce pan.
- 2. In steps add flour to the butter and mix until incorporated then slowly add your milk and chicken broth. Remember to add the liquids slowly and simmer until thickened. Then add your cheese, mix and set aside
- 3. Trim or peel asparagus and place in an oven proof dish. Pour your sauce over the asparagus and top with bread crumbs. Bake for about 20 minutes and serve nice and hot. If you like your asparagus tender,just increase your baking time
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are firm and have tight, closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have brown or yellow spots.
- Prepare asparagus properly: Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears and peel the bottom inch or two of the spears. If the asparagus is particularly thick, you may also want to cut it into smaller pieces.
- Cook asparagus quickly: Asparagus is a delicate vegetable that cooks quickly. Overcooking can make it tough and fibrous. Aim to cook asparagus for no more than 5-7 minutes, or until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Use fresh ingredients: The best asparagus recipes use fresh, seasonal ingredients. When asparagus is in season, you can find it at most grocery stores and farmers' markets.
- Experiment with different cooking methods: There are many different ways to cook asparagus, including boiling, steaming, roasting, grilling, and sautéing. Try different methods to find the one that you like best.
Conclusion:
Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its delicate flavor and slightly crunchy texture, asparagus is a perfect addition to salads, stir-fries, and pasta dishes. It can also be roasted, grilled, or steamed as a side dish. No matter how you choose to cook it, asparagus is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious vegetable to add to your meal, reach for asparagus!
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