This is a great vegetable accompaniment to thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 cup of butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 cup of grated gruyere cheese (or Parmesan if you prefer)
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Arrange in single layer in ungreased rectangular 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake about 25 minutes or until tender.
- Heat butter over low heat until light brown; drizzle over asparagus.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered 5 to 8 more minutes or just until cheese softens.