Hot Asparagus Dip

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Here’s a little spin on artichoke dip. Use asparagus instead. The result? Still creamy, but a bit more pungent and green, nutritionally excellent and easier to prepare.

Try it with any artichoke dip recipe… asparagus & crab, asparagus and spinach, asparagus and green chile… all would be delicious. Dip with toasted pieces of baguette or pita.

Hot Asparagus Dip
1 lb asparagus
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup green chile, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 oz finely grated parmesan (1/2 cup)

Preheat oven to 375F.

Clean and trim the asparagus, and chop into 1/4 inch pieces. Steam in a small pot until very soft. Drain, and return to pot. Add the chile, lemon juice, scallions, salt and garlic salt, and cook for another 3 to 6 minutes, or until the asparagus begins to break down. Transfer the mixture to a ceramic dish to bake.

In a small saucepan, heat the butter until melted and add the flour to make a roux. Slowly pour in the half and half while whisking. Increase the heat and bring just to a boil, whisking the whole time. The mixture should thicken. Remove from the heat. Pour the mixture over the asparagus mixture. Top with parmesan, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

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0 thoughts on “Hot Asparagus Dip

  1. This looks so much healthier than most arichoke dips! I guess the asparagus carries the flavor so you don’t need globs of cheeses and creams to make it taste good.
    I will definitely try this. Maybe tonight!

  2. WOW. It was wonderful! I had a holiday party and served this recipe along with spinach artichoke dip, crab artichoke dip, and mexican cheesecake ( like a seven layer dip but better). All three where a hit but my guests were so suprised to try the asparagus dip, they loved it! thanks so much for the great recipe! It sure is a keeper!

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