Sunday Brunch

Hubs didn't get home from doing chores at the farm until 3pm today. No Sunday breakfast or lunch for us, but instead we had a very, very late brunch. It was a simple, but fabulous menu of Asparagus Popover, toasted Cinnamon Raisin Breakfast Bread (courtesy of Sara Lee), and fresh squeezed orange juice. Comfort food on a cold day On My Plate.

Asparagus Popover

(adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray)

1 pound asparagus

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup milk

4 large eggs (room temperature are best)

1/2 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (or Swiss)

Preheat oven to 425.
Bring about 2 inches of salted water to boil in a medium saucepan.
Trim the asparagus and cut into thirds.
Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook about 3 minutes, until tender-crisp.
Drain and rinse with cold water; pat dry.
Meanwhile, in a medium cast-iron skillet add the butter.
Place the skillet into the oven to melt the butter.
In a medium bowl, microwave the milk on high for 30 seconds.
Whisk in the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
Arrange the asparagus in the hot cast-iron skillet and pour the batter over the top.
Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
Bake until puffed and golden, 18-20 minutes.
Top with the remaining cheese. (Serves 4)