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Asparagus Mornay

Asparagus Mornay- tender asparagus stalks covered in a cheesy sauce and crushed Ritz crackers. Perfect for Easter brunch.

 

Fresh tender Spring asparagus covered in a cheesy sauce and cracker crumbs and broiled until warm and golden. Asparagus Mornay is perfect for a Spring Brunch, especially a Mother’s Day brunch.

It makes such a gorgeous and impressive side dish and everything is better in cheese sauce right?

Asparagus Mornay- tender asparagus stalks covered in a cheesy sauce and crushed Ritz crackers. Perfect for Easter brunch.

 

Asparagus Mornay- tender asparagus stalks covered in a cheesy sauce and crushed Ritz crackers. Perfect for Easter brunch.

 

The cheese sauce is super easy to prepare from scratch and some chicken bouillon granules and nutmeg give plenty of flavor to compliment the swiss cheese in the sauce.

Asparagus Mornay- tender asparagus stalks covered in a cheesy sauce and crushed Ritz crackers. Perfect for Easter brunch.

 

To finish it off, some crushed Ritz crackers- they make just about any side dish better with their buttery, crispy crunch!

Asparagus Mornay- tender asparagus stalks covered in a cheesy sauce and crushed Ritz crackers. Perfect for Easter brunch.

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Asparagus Mornay- tender asparagus stalks covered in a cheesy sauce and crushed Ritz crackers. Perfect for Easter brunch.

Asparagus Mornay

Fresh, tender Spring asparagus covered in a cheesy sauce and buttery cracker crumbs and broiled until warm and golden.
COOK: 20 minutes
SERVINGS: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, I prefer thick stalks
  • 1 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese, about 3 ounces
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 Buttery crackers, crushed, (I use Ritz)

Instructions

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus and discard. Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Place in a greased baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour and whisk and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add bouillon granules and gradually whisk in half-and-half.
  • Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly and cook until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in paprika, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Add cheese and whisk until completely melted.
  • Pour Mornay sauce over asparagus and season with a little black pepper.
  • Sprinkle crushed crackers on top.
  • Broil just long enough to warm sauce back up and get crackers golden. (Warning: crackers will burn very quickly. Keep an eye on it.)

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal
Author: Christin Mahrlig
Course: Side Dish

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4 thoughts on “Asparagus Mornay”

  1. I haven’t had mornay sauce since cooking school — you’re taking me back! This asparagus looks so delicious with that sauce and I love the ritz crackers for crunch!

  2. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

    I love all the textural differences in this asparagus dish! So yummy 🙂

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