Asparagus with Brie
Description
Steamed asparagus is baked with Brie cheese and topped with buttery bread crumbs and toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
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1/2 (2 1/5 pound) wheel Brie cheese, sliced
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
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1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still crisp, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and place in a shallow baking dish.
3
Lay cheese slices over asparagus. In a small bowl combine melted butter, bread crumbs and sesame seeds. Sprinkle over cheese.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes.
5
Increase oven to broil. Broil just until breadcrumbs are golden brown.