ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH SMOKY GOUDA CHEESE SAUCE

Roasted Asparagus with Smoky Gouda Cheese Sauce image

This side dish comes together quickly making it perfect for a weeknight but also fancy enough to serve to guests with a holiday meal. The smoked gouda lends a rich flavor that pairs nicely with the asparagus. The sauce would also be great on roasted broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon paprika
8 ounces shredded Gouda cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place asparagus on a large baking sheet in one layer and season with salt. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, for the cheese sauce melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth and golden, about 2 minutes. Add half and half, mustard powder, and paprika; whisk for an additional 2 minutes. Add smoked Gouda cheese and whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
Transfer asparagus to a serving tray and spoon cheese sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 102.3 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 782 mg, Sugar 2.4 g