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 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 8 minutesminutes
Total Time 13 minutesminutes
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.