Swiss Asparagus Au Gratin

Submitted by lazyme

"From Home Cooking magazine, 2005."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 ounces swiss cheese, finely shredded
• 1⁄2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Bring water to boil; add asparagus.
3. Cook 3 to 4 minutes and drain. (Asparagus will still be crisp.)
4. Toss in Dijon mustard.
5. Place in 10 x 6-inch baking dish.
6. Mix together cheese, bread crumbs, margarine, add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for topping.
8. Toss with asparagus.
9. Top with remaining 1/4 cup bread crumb mixture.
10. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese mixture is lightly browned.