Lunche for 6
Asparagus Gratin
Tender asparagus bakes under a creamy mustard sauce, melted cheeses, and crisp breadcrumbs until golden.
Typical price
$5.62for 4 servings
$1.41 per serving$5.62 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianBudgetLunchesBack to schoolCold-weather comfortSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $5.24Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.43 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourMustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb asparagus
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 3/4 cup grated gruyère
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp minced flat leaf parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Trim the asparagus, blanch it in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then drain and arrange it in the dish.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then simmer for 4 minutes until thickened.
- Pour the sauce over the asparagus, then sprinkle on the Gruyère, Parmesan if using, and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden, then sprinkle with parsley if using.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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