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asparagus strudel

(10 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Kara Barnes
Murfreesboro, TN

This looks pretty fancy, but it's fairly easy to make. I hope you try it!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The next time you're looking for an impressive side dish, try this savory asparagus strudel. It's made by stuffing sweet onions, buttery bread crumbs, and tender asparagus inside flaky phyllo dough. Asparagus soaks up the filling flavors. When served and the mint yogurt sauce is spread on a slice, this tastes similar to stuffed grape leaves. This is an easy way to serve asparagus that looks complicated but is simple.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(10 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For asparagus strudel

  • 1 1/2 lb
    trimmed asparagus, chopped and cooked until tender
  • 2 lg
    onions, finely chopped
  • 1 stick
    butter (plus more, if desired/needed)
  • 1 c
    fine bread crumbs
  • 8 sheet
    phyllo dough
  • 1/4 c
    finely chopped parsley
  • GARNISH INGREDIENTS
  • parsley sprigs
  • lemon slices
  • asparagus tips
  • YOGURT AND HERB DRESSING
  • 1/2 c
    plain yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp
    mint, chopped
  • salt
  • pepper

How To Make asparagus strudel

  • Saute onions in butter.
    1
    Preheat oven to 400. Saute the onions in 2 tablespoons of the butter for 10 minutes, until soft but not browned.
  • Brown bread crumbs in melted butter.
    2
    In another pan, heat 4 tablespoons of the butter and saute the crumbs until crisp.
  • Cooking asparagus until tender.
    3
    Saute the chopped asparagus until tender.
  • Brushing melted butter on phyllo sheet.
    4
    Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan. Spread one phyllo pastry sheet out on a large board and brush with butter.
  • Second sheet of phyllo dough on top and brushing more melted butter.
    5
    Put another pastry sheet on top and brush with more butter. Repeat until all sheets have been used.
  • Onions spread over the pastry.
    6
    Spread the onions evenly on top of the pastry, keeping the edges clear.
  • Asparagus on top of the onions.
    7
    Put the asparagus over the top of the onions.
  • Toasted crumbs and parsley over the asparagus.
    8
    Sprinkle with three-quarters of the crumbs and parsley.
  • Folding in edges of the phyllo dough.
    9
    Fold over 2 inches all around the pastry.
  • Folding to make a roll.
    10
    Then fold the long edges over to make a roll.
  • Roll on a baking sheet and formed into a horseshoe.
    11
    Place the roll, seam side down, on a baking sheet and bend it into a horseshoe shape.
  • Brushing with melted butter and sprinkled with bread crumbs.
    12
    Brush with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining crumbs.
  • Baking the asparagus strudel.
    13
    Bake for 40 minutes or until golden.
  • Mixing yogurt and spices for a sauce.
    14
    Combine yogurt and herb dressing ingredients and serve with strudel.
  • Asparagus Strudel on a platter.
    15
    Garnish with parsley sprigs, lemon slices, and asparagus tips.
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