Asparagus with Brie

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My husband is an avowed vegetable hater, but I have no trouble getting him to eat this easy to prepare dish. Good for company too.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed

  • ½ (2.2 pound) wheel Brie cheese, sliced

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still crisp, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and place in a shallow baking dish.

  3. Lay cheese slices over asparagus. In a small bowl combine melted butter, bread crumbs and sesame seeds. Sprinkle over cheese.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes.

  5. Increase oven to broil. Broil just until breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

647 Calories
52g Fat
17g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 647
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 66%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 982mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 369mg 28%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 491mg 10%

* 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.

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