The Gratin Asparagus with Hard-Boiled Egg is a truly tasty side dish that can also become a complete meal if we add more hard-boiled eggs, at least one per person. Easy and quick to prepare, it’s not only delicious to eat but also pleasing to the eye, because the combination with the yellow yolk and the white of the egg white makes it very visually appealing. Crunchy if eaten just out of the oven, but equally tasty at room temperature, this allows you to choose how and when to serve it. Unfortunately, the asparagus season is very short, so don’t miss the opportunity to eat plenty because they are not only very good but also very healthy
If you like asparagus, then don’t miss the upcoming recipes:
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs asparagus
- 1.75 oz grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsps breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Baking Tray
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 Knife
- 1 Peeler
- 1 Small Pot
How to Prepare Gratin Asparagus with Hard-Boiled Egg
First, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the egg for 8 minutes.
Open the bunch of asparagus, remove the woody part and use a peeler to gently shave the end. Dip them in water for a few minutes to soften and loosen any soil, then rinse under running water and dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
Now arrange the asparagus on a parchment-lined baking tray. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and massage with your hands to coat each spear. Add half the Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and minced garlic. Mix everything with your hands for even distribution.
Season with salt and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and breadcrumbs over the asparagus. Finally, crumble a hard-boiled egg on top and add fresh mint leaves.
Before baking in a preheated oven at 356°F, drizzle with more olive oil and bake in fan mode for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve your Gratin Asparagus with Hard-Boiled Egg right out of the oven to enjoy them crunchy, but they are also delicious at room temperature.
Tips and Storage
Always organize your workspace with all measured ingredients and ready tools before starting any recipe. This way, everything you need is at hand, making your work easier and quicker.
You can store the gratin asparagus in the refrigerator, but only for a day in a glass or ceramic container. Avoid using plastic as it continuously releases toxic substances.
I don’t recommend freezing this dish as asparagus would lose its texture.
