Crusted Asparagus (Uberkrustete Spargel)

AWESOME asparagus dish that I make often! This is a German dish I found at a world wide recipes site several months ago.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs asparagus, trimmed and boiled or steamed until barely tender
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream or 1⁄4 cup half-and-half
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place the cooked asparagus in a buttered baking dish.
2. Dot with butter and sprinkle with the cheese.
3. Add the cream and season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake in a preheated 450F (230C) oven 10 to 15 minutes, until the topping is golden brown.