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5 tablespoons butter, divided 2 cups fresh asparagus, sliced diagonally 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tablespoon flour Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup sour cream 1 cup Swiss cheese,

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

5 tablespoons butter, divided 2 cups fresh asparagus, sliced diagonally 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tablespoon flour Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup sour cream 1 cup Swiss cheese,

Swiss Asparagus Casserole

5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups fresh asparagus, sliced diagonally
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
¼ cup cracker crumbs

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet. Sauté asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes until barely tender. Remove from pan, and set aside. In same skillet, sauté onion in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is soft. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until flour is well blended. Add sour cream and shredded cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until cheese melts. Spoon asparagus into a buttered shallow baking dish. Top with cheese-and-sour-cream mixture. Sprinkle with crumbs, and dot with remaining butter. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. If top is not brown, place under broiler for an additional minute or two.


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This story was published on Apr 28, 2011

Community Cookbook Series

For several years, Our State featured recipes from the pages of community and church cookbooks from around North Carolina. These dishes continue to be among some of our most popular and enjoyed.