Asparagus Potato Brunch Bake Recipes

ASPARAGUS-POTATO BRUNCH BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• In large bowl, mix eggs and milk until blended. Stir in cooked onions, potatoes, ham and asparagus. Pour into baking dish. Top with cheese.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

OVEN ROASTED RED POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large baking dish, toss the red potatoes with 1/2 the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and 1/2 the kosher salt. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Mix in the asparagus, remaining olive oil, and remaining salt. Cover, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove foil, and continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes are lightly browned. Season with pepper to serve.

ASPARAGUS-AND-POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss bread-crumbs with oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until crisp and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add asparagus. Return to a boil and cook until crisp-tender, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Add potatoes to pot; cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Arrange potatoes in the bottom of an 8 1/2-by-11 1/2-inch or 2-quart baking dish (about 1 1/2 inches deep).
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook until it has a slightly nutty aroma, about 30 seconds. Gradually (to avoid lumps) whisk in milk. Bring mixture to a boil and cook, whisking, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; add both cheeses and whisk until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour half of sauce over potatoes. Arrange prosciutto and half of asparagus on top. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Top with remaining asparagus, then bread-crumbs. (Dish can be made to this point and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day; add 10 minutes to baking time.) Bake until bubbling around edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly; serve, sprinkled with more Pecorino and chive blossoms.

POTATO-ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Spread oil over the bottom of a medium-size baking dish.
• Arrange potatoes in layers in the baking dish, seasoning each layer with some of the salt and pepper. Scatter onions and asparagus pieces over the potatoes and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
• Dot with pieces of butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
• Tear cheese slices into pieces; place on top and allow to melt.

POTATO ASPARAGUS BAKE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cut the tips off asparagus spears; set aside for garnish. Cut stalks into 1-in. pieces; place in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 18-20 minutes or until tender. Drain asparagus and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and process until pureed; set aside. Drain potatoes; mash and set aside., In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in asparagus pieced, mashed potatoes, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Top with reserved asparagus tips., Melt remaining butter; lightly brush some over top. Toss bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and remaining butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

OVERNIGHT ASPARAGUS STRATA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Arrange six English muffin halves in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cut side up. Trim remaining muffin halves to fill spaces. Layer with 1 cup cheese, asparagus, ham and red pepper. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, mustard and pepper. Pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

ASPARAGUS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt butter and swirl to cover bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch pan.
• Spread potatoes (still frozen is okay) in bottom of pan.
• Top with chopped onions, ham and asparagus.
• Salt and pepper slightly.
• Sprinkle 1 cup swiss cheese on top.
• At this point you can continue or casserole may be refrigerated overnight.
• Pour beaten eggs over hash browns & vegetables.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 Swiss cheese and return to oven for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.