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Gratinated asparagus with ham

Pre-cooked white asparagus is wrapped in ham, doused in a mustard-cream sauce and gratinated under Gouda. Drain the asparagus well to prevent the sauce from becoming watered down and the cheese from actually browning. Smoked salmon instead of ham results in a finer version; reduce the amount of salt.

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Total time 45 min
Calories 430 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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This is what matters with gratinated asparagus with ham

Drain the asparagus well to prevent the sauce from becoming watered down and the cheese from actually browning. Pre-cooked white asparagus is wrapped in ham, doused in a mustard-cream sauce and gratinated under Gouda. Smoked salmon instead of ham is a finer version; reduce the amount of salt.

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Gratinated asparagus with ham

Pre-cooked white asparagus is wrapped in ham, doused in a mustard and cream sauce and gratinated under Gouda. Drain the asparagus well to prevent the sauce from becoming watered down and the cheese from actually browning.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Preheat the oven to 200 ° C / 350 ° F / gas mark 4 and butter a baking dish. Peel the asparagus carefully, cut the ends off and cook briefly; grate the gouda and season the cream with mustard.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Pre-cooked white asparagus is wrapped in ham, doused with a mustard and cream sauce and gratinated under gouda.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Drain the asparagus well to prevent the sauce from watering down and the cheese from actually browning.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Leave the asparagus to rest in the tin for five minutes. Serve in portions with the browned cheese side up and add some of the mustard and cream sauce.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Gratinated asparagus with ham

Important for gratinated asparagus with ham

Drain the asparagus well to prevent the sauce from watering down and the cheese from actually browning.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Smoked salmon instead of ham results in a finer version; reduce the amount of salt.

Nutrition per serving

430kcal
18.0 gCarbohydrates
29.0 gProtein
27.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Gratinated asparagus with ham

Weigh the white asparagus, prepare the cooked ham and keep the cream separate, then start the main cooking process for the gratinated asparagus with the ham.

Drain the asparagus well to prevent the sauce from watering down and the cheese from actually browning.

Cool the asparagus quickly with ham. When reheating, note: Drain the asparagus well to prevent the sauce from becoming watered down and the cheese from actually browning. Heat the leftovers only once completely.

Smoked salmon instead of ham results in a finer version; reduce the amount of salt.

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