Swiss Styled Asparagus Recipes

ASPARAGUS AND SWISS BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook uncovered 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• In baking dish, mix asparagus, bell pepper and onions. In medium bowl, stir 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the remaining ingredients until blended; pour into baking dish.
• Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup cheese for last 5 minutes of baking, until knife inserted between center and edge comes out clean.

SWISS ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat melt 2 tablespoons butter. Saute asparagus for 2-3 minutes until barely tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
• In same skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoon butter until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until flour is well blended.
• Add sour cream and cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until cheese melts.
• Spoon asparagus into a buttered shallow baking dish. Top with cheese, onion and sour cream mixture.
• In a small skillet heat the remaining tablespoon of butter, and when it has melted toast the Panko breadcrumbs for about 1 minute.
• Place Panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top of contents of the baking dish.
• Bake at 450°F for 20 minuites. If top is not brown, place under broiler for an additional minute or two.
• Recipe was inspired by The Joy of Sharing, Garber United Methodist Church, New Bern, NC, and Charlotte, NC.

AUSTRIAN WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel the asparagus. Line the asparagus from the spear end and cut into approximately 6-inch lengths. Discard ends.
• In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the asparagus for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender being careful not to overcook.
• Drain the asparagus. Set aside. In a large saute pan, heat the butter. Add the brioche crumbs and saute until golden. Add the reserved asparagus and saute until well coated with the browned butter and brioche crumbs. Sprinkle with parsley, season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

ASPARAGUS AND SWISS CHEESE SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously butter two 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Divide asparagus pieces between prepared dishes. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan. Drizzle 3/4 teaspoon butter over asparagus in each dish. Reserve remaining butter in pan. Bake asparagus until just tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Maintain oven temperature. Meanwhile, add flour and mustard to remaining butter in pan and whisk until smooth paste forms. Set over medium heat and whisk 1 minute. Whisk milk and yolks to blend in small bowl; whisk into flour mixture. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add grated cheese, salt and pepper and stir until cheese melts.
• Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into warm cheese mixture in pan. Spoon all of soufflé batter over asparagus in dishes.
• Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, about 14 minutes. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS AND SWISS MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Move a rack to the middle of the oven. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large pot set over high heat bring 1 gallon of water with 2 tablespoons kosher salt to a boil. Add the penne and cook 2 minutes less than the package directions, stirring occasionally. The pasta will be slightly underdone. Use a measuring cup or ladle to remove 1/3 cup pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta into a colander. Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.
• Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, whisking constantly. Pour in the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture starts to thicken like heavy cream and then becomes almost pudding-like, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shredded cheese and whisk until smooth, the sauce will be very thick. Add the nutmeg and season with some salt and pepper.
• Combine the asparagus, pasta, reserved 1/3 cup pasta water and cheese sauce and toss well. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with a layer of the cheese slices. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle the panko over the cheese slices, and top with the butter cubes. Bake until the top is golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.

SWISS ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• 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

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH A CREAMY WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Place between 2 pieces of waxed paper; pound with the flat side of a wooden mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness. (Cook's Tip: Meat should be thin, but be careful not to tear.).
• Snap off tough bottoms of asparagus. Place in boiling water and cover for 1 minute. Shock in cold water, drain and pat dry. Set aside.
• Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, butter, mustard, garlic and wine. Lay out the chicken breasts, brush the inside of each chicken breast with the melted butter mixture.
• Place 3 asparagus spears on the buttered side of the chicken breast (arrange so that the asparagus tips peek out when the chicken breast is rolled up), and 1 slice each of ham and swiss cheese. Starting from the narrow end, roll each chicken breast up tightly to enclose the filling. (If necessary, secure with toothpicks.)
• Brush outside of each chicken breast with the remaining butter mixture and then roll in bread crumbs. Place the rolls in a 13x9-inch greased baking dish, seam side down, and top with the prepared stuffing.
• Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce that will accompany this delicious dish.
• White Wine Sauce:.
• Over low heat, melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan, add the shallots; cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the cream, wine, flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and parsley. Stir all together bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thickened. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups).

HAM AND SWISS ASPARAGUS PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or 9-inch square pan. cook spaghetti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water.
• In large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, butter and 2 eggs; toss lightly. Press evenly over bottom and up sides of greased pan to form crust. Spread ham chunks over crust. Top with asparagus spears and mushrooms; sprinkle with with Swiss cheese. In small bowl, combine 2 eggs, sour cream, dill weed and chives; beat well. Pour over cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. 6 to 8 servings.
• You may substitute leaner ham to eliminate some of the salt.

ASPARAGUS SWISS QUICHE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until browned; drain., Cut eight asparagus spears into 4-in.-long spears for garnish. Cut remaining asparagus into 1-in. pieces. In a saucepan, cook all of the asparagus in a small amount of boiling water until crisp-tender; drain., In a bowl, toss the bacon, onion, asparagus pieces, cheese, flour, salt and pepper. Pour into pastry shell. In a bowl, beat eggs and cream; pour over bacon mixture. Top with asparagus spears. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.