Lemon Roasted Asparagus Gratin

• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumb
• 1 1 cup old cheddar cheese or 1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1. Preheat oven to 425u0b0F Spread asparagus even in a 13x9-inch glass baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, mash together butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper and salt. Drop in small dots over asparagus spears in a baking dish. Roast for about 15 minutes, shaking dish haflway to coat asparagus in butter, or until asparagus is just tender-crisp and starting to brown.
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese and lemon juice; sprinkle over asparagus and bake for about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Broil 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
4. COOKING TIP: In place of asparagus, substitute 6 cups broccoli and/or cauliflower florets or 1 lb. trimmed green beans. Increase roasting time to 25 minutes.

butter, garlic, lemon zest, pepper, salt, fresh breadcrumb, cheddar cheese, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemon-roasted-asparagus-gratin-339980 (may not work)