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swiss asparagus

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Janet Hein
Moorhead, IA

I love aspargus and am always on the lookout for new recipes to try. This is much better with fresh but can be used with canned aspargus. Just sub the juice from the can for the chicken broth.

(1 rating)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For swiss asparagus

  • 1-2 lb
    asparagus, fresh
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    swiss cheese grated
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs

How To Make swiss asparagus

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and melt butter in sauce pan.
  • 2
    In steps add flour to the butter and mix until incorporated then slowly add your milk and chicken broth. Remember to add the liquids slowly and simmer until thickened. Then add your cheese, mix and set aside
  • 3
    Trim or peel asparagus and place in an oven proof dish. Pour your sauce over the asparagus and top with bread crumbs. Bake for about 20 minutes and serve nice and hot. If you like your asparagus tender,just increase your baking time
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