Garlic-Cheese Asparagus

Garlic-Cheese Asparagus

(8 servings)

Ingredients:

1¾ lb. Fresh Asparagus, trimmed
3 tbsp. Olive Oil
4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1½ tsp. Italian Seasoning
¾ tsp. Kosher Salt
¼ tsp. Black Pepper
1¾ oz. White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
¾ tsp. All-Purpose Flour
¼ cup Milk
2 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
2 tbsp. Caesar Croutons, crushed

Directions:

Spread asparagus on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.  In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.  Brush this mixture over the asparagus.  Place baking sheet in a pre-heated 400-degree oven for 10 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp.  Remove from the oven.  Pre-heat broiler to high.  For sauce, combine flour and cheddar cheese and set aside.  In a sauce pan, bring milk to a simmer over medium heat.  Add cream cheese whisking in and do the same with the cheddar cheese mixture.  Lower heat to low and cook stirring until cheeses are melted and sauce has thickened.  Spoon sauce over asparagus.  Top with the Parmesan cheese.  Broil for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove and sprinkle with the crusted croutons and serve.

Notes:              If you don’t have parchment paper, spray the baking sheet before layering the asparagus.

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