Asparagus and Mascarpone Gratin is the most decadent, divine, delicious asparagus dish ever. Mascarpone cheese makes the gratin super creamy and rich.
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 5minutes
Cook Time 8minutes
Total Time 13minutes
Servings 6
Author Christin Mahrlig
Ingredients
1poundasparagus,trimmed and cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces
1/2sweet onion,finely diced
1/2tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/8teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1cupfresh breadcrumbs
1/3cupfinely grated Parmesan cheese
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
1/8teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
5ouncesmascarpone cheese
1/2teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
Place oven rack 6 inches from broiler and heat broiler on high.
In a 2-quart gratin dish, toss together the asparagus, onion, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Broil until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
In a medium bowl, toss together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Remove asparagus from oven and dollop mascarpone in little spoonfuls over asparagus. Sprinkle with nutmeg and top with breadcrumb mixture. Broil until bubbly and golden brown, about 2 minutes.