Fresh Asparagus Loaf Recipe
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter for greasing baking dish
1 pound fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup butter
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
Salt and fresh pepper to taste
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups light cream
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Generously butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.
Clean asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces (there should be about 2 cups).
Cook; drain well.
Meanwhile, in skillet, cook onion and parsley in butter; add crumbs, salt, and pepper.
In bowl, combine eggs, cream, asparagus, and crumb mixture.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 25 minutes or until set.
Let stand 5 minutes before unmolding.
Unmold and sprinkle with cheese.
Generously butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.
Clean asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces (there should be about 2 cups).
Cook; drain well.
Meanwhile, in skillet, cook onion and parsley in butter; add crumbs, salt, and pepper.
In bowl, combine eggs, cream, asparagus, and crumb mixture.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 25 minutes or until set.
Let stand 5 minutes before unmolding.
Unmold and sprinkle with cheese.