Asparagus Casserole

[Leonard]

I am making this recipe today for a football get together with friends. I reently got new kitchen appliances and am anxious to try out my warming drawer on my stove. I want to make this and hold it there. The instructions say I can hold it for up to 2 hours and I can cover with foil or not. Since it is topped with Panko breadcrumbs I say not to cover. I want the top to stay crunchy. Would you make it and hold it in the warming drawer? I also didn't want to spend $$ on the Gruyere cheese so I subbed a sharp swiss at the suggestion of the Deli manager at Publix. Hope that's okay! Gosh, I am just putting too much thought into this casserole

Neely's Asparagus Casserole
Recipe courtesy The Neelys
Prep Time: 10 min Inactive Prep Time: -- Cook Time: 30 min Level:
Easy Serves:
4 to 6 servings Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for sauteing
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, rough ends removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill leaves
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and garlic; saute until translucent and fragrant and season with salt and pepper. Add the asparagus and saute until just tender. Remove from heat and Let cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, dill and cheeses.

In a separate bowl, add panko, paprika and butter. Mix well to combine.

Place asparagus in casserole dish. Pour the egg mixture over the asparagus and top with the panko, spreading evenly.

Place in the preheated oven and bake until casserole is set and the bread crumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

[Andrea_2]

I wouldn't cover it. I might even be tempted to leave the bread crumbs off, and then broil them at the end.

Also, I don't think I would use cheddar cheese in place of Gruyere. I would use Swiss cheese instead.

[Leonard]

I meant to say I am subbing with a sharp SWISS! My mistake!

[Mareli]

I agree with Andrea that I would not cover AND I would add the bread crumb topping and broil right before serving.

Let us know what you think of this recipe. It sure sounds good.

[Leonard]

This casserole got mixed reviews. I did bake as directed and put it directly in my preheated warming drawer uncovered for about 2 hours. It stayed perfectly hot and the panko stayed crisp! The woman in the group loved it. The men didn't My Husband said it smells funny and what's that taste It was the swiss cheese I know! Oh well, the one friend who will be hosting Thanksgiving Dinner asked me to bring this casserole so my Hubby and all the men that were here today will see this dish again, soon

[heavy hedonist]

Originally Posted by Leonard

The woman in the group loved it. The men didn't My Husband said it smells funny and what's that taste It was the swiss cheese I know! Oh well, the one friend who will be hosting Thanksgiving Dinner asked me to bring this casserole so my Hubby and all the men that were here today will see this dish again, soon

success is the best revenge! but it might have been the smoked paprika that put 'em off-- some people dislike that, and they can never tell what it is... looks good, that casserole.