🌿 Mediterranean Creamy Asparagus Bake
(Grandma-style, rich, comforting & absolutely irresistible!)
Ingredients
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20–25 asparagus spears, trimmed
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups warm milk
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½ cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella
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½ cup extra mozzarella (for topping)
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Salt & black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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Pinch nutmeg (optional)
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Fresh thyme or oregano
Instructions
1. Prepare the asparagus
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Wash well, trim the tough ends.
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Optional: Blanch 2 minutes in boiling water and place in ice water (keeps them bright green).
2. Make the creamy Mediterranean sauce
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In a pot, heat the olive oil or butter.
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Add flour and whisk for 1 minute to make a smooth paste.
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Gradually add warm milk while whisking.
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Cook until the sauce thickens (3–5 min).
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Add:
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Grated Parmesan
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Salt
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Pepper
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Garlic powder
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Pinch nutmeg
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The sauce should be silky and creamy.
3. Assemble
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Pour the creamy sauce into a baking dish.
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Arrange asparagus neatly in a row (as in the photo).
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Sprinkle extra mozzarella on top.
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Add fresh thyme or oregano.
4. Bake
Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes, until:
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Golden around the edges
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Bubbly
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Asparagus is tender
Serve With
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Chicken, salmon, or lamb
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Fresh salad
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Warm crusty bread
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Couscous or quinoa
Why this fits the quote
✔ A classic grandma-style Mediterranean holiday dish
✔ Creamy, warm, comforting, nostalgic
✔ Something children sneak because it tastes so good 😄
✔ Simple ingredients but elegant and delicious
