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Belgian Asparagus Gratin

White asparagus wrapped in ham under cheese sauce.

Prep13 min
Cook45 min
Total58 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving552 kcal
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BelgiumMain courseNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • White asparagus1 kg
  • Ham slices8
  • Butter50 g
  • Plain flour50 g
  • Milk700 ml
  • Gruyère or Belgian cheese, grated200 g
  • Nutmeg1 pinch
  • Salt1 tsp

Method

  1. PrepPeel and cook the asparagus 10 minutes; wrap bundles in ham.
  2. SauceMake a roux, whisk in the milk and cook until thick; add most of the cheese and nutmeg.
  3. BakeCover with sauce and remaining cheese and bake at 200C for 25 minutes until golden.

Nutrition per serving

Calories552 kcal
Protein33.5 g
Carbohydrates29.1 g
Fat35.3 g
Fibre5.6 g
Sugar13.9 g
Sodium1524 mg
Saturated fat21.1 g
Serving sizeabout 540 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Belgian Asparagus Gratin take to make?

About 58 min in total: 13 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Belgian Asparagus Gratin?

About 552 kcal per serving, with 34 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 540 g each.

Which allergens does Belgian Asparagus Gratin contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Belgian Asparagus Gratin from?

Belgian Asparagus Gratin is a main course from Belgium. White asparagus wrapped in ham under cheese sauce.

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