Asparagus Phyllo Bake

Name: Asparagus Phyllo Bake
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 177 milliliters butter, melted; 5 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 2 Tbsps grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoons pepper; 16 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches); 425 grams carton ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoons salt; 118 milliliters slivered almonds, toasted; 113 grams cup shredded Swiss cheese

Asparagus Phyllo Bake might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains approximately 14g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 347 calories. If you have asparagus, phyllo dough, pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil.

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Water

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Sauce Pan

Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 30 seconds or just until asparagus turns bright green.

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Asparagus

Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water.

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Asparagus

Water

Drain and pat dry. In a large bowl, mix eggs, cheeses and seasonings; stir in almonds and asparagus.

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Seasoning

Asparagus

Almonds

Egg

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Bowl

Preheat oven to 375°.

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Oven

Brush a 13x9-in. baking dish with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough.

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Filo Pastry

Butter

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Baking Pan

Layer eight sheets of phyllo in prepared dish, brushing each with butter. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.

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Butter

Wrap