Ingredients
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1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup cold milk
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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½ clove garlic, minced
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4 eggs, separated
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½ cup grated sharp white Cheddar cheese
Directions
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Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
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Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
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Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
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Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
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Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
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Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
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Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
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Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
239 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
14g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 239 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
Cholesterol 199mg | 66% |
Sodium 658mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 14g | 28% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
Calcium 227mg | 17% |
Iron 4mg | 19% |
Potassium 402mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.