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Asparagus-leek Strudel Recipe


Asparagus-leek Strudel Recipe Midgelet / All my dishes
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Taste of Home for this spring time strudel!
Prep:20m Cook:45m Servings:32

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
  • 1-1/4 cups butter, divided
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 32 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inches x 9 inches)

Directions
  1. In a large skillet, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes.
  3. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water.
  4. Drain and pat dry.
  5. In the same skillet, saute leeks in 1/4 cup butter for 5 minutes or until tender.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, leeks, cheese, eggs, lemon juice, parsley, mint, dill, almonds and cayenne.
  7. Melt remaining butter.
  8. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface (keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to avoid drying out).
  9. Brush with butter.
  10. Repeat layers seven times.
  11. Spoon a fourth of the vegetable mixture along the short end of dough to within 1 in. of edges.
  12. Fold long sides 1 in. over filling.
  13. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side.
  14. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
  15. Repeat, making three more strudels.
  16. Brush tops with remaining butter.
  17. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
  18. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
  19. Yield: 4 strudels 8 slices each.

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Comments

lacrenshaw 7 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Oh, yeah! This may just be our Easter morning breakfast, midge.. Thanks and my 5.
Lorraine

momo_55grandma 7 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Wow love the flavor combo's here high 5 thanks great post


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