Roasted Asparagus with Smoky Gouda Cheese Sauce recipe

All Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked

Ingredients

8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon paprika
8 ounces shredded Gouda cheese

Nutrition Info

365 calories
carbohydrate: 9.3 g
cholesterol: 102.3 mg
fat: 29.1 g
fiber: 1.4 g
protein: 17.8 g
saturatedFat: 18.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 782 mg
sugar: 2.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place asparagus on a large baking sheet in one layer and season with salt. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 10 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, for the cheese sauce melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth and golden, about 2 minutes. Add half and half, mustard powder, and paprika, whisk for an additional 2 minutes. Add smoked Gouda cheese and whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.

  5. Transfer asparagus to a serving tray and spoon cheese sauce on top.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This side dish comes together quickly making it perfect for a weeknight but also fancy enough to serve to guests with a holiday meal. The smoked gouda lends a rich flavor that pairs nicely with the asparagus. The sauce would also be great on roasted broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.

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