In this simple gratin, asparagus is baked in the oven with heavy cream and stock and finished under the broiler with a savory, crunchy topping of breadcrumbs and grated Fontina that offsets its melting texture.

In this simple gratin, asparagus is baked in the oven with heavy cream and stock and finished under the broiler with a savory, crunchy topping of breadcrumbs and grated Fontina that offsets its melting texture.