Lemon Roasted Asparagus Gratin

Total Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumb
• 1 cup canadian swiss cheese or 1 cup old cheddar cheese or 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425°f spread asparagus even in a 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
• 2 in a small bowl, mash together butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and salt. drop in small dots over asparagus spears in a baking dish. roast for about 15 minutes, shaking dish haflway to coat asparagus in butter, or until asparagus is just tender-crisp and starting to brown.
• 3 meanwhile, in a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese and lemon juice; sprinkle over asparagus and bake for about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. broil 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
• 4 cooking tip: in place of asparagus, substitute 6 cups broccoli and/or cauliflower florets or 1 lb. trimmed green beans. increase roasting time to 25 minutes.