Crustless Asparagus Cheese Pie (a garden to table post)

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

unsalted butter, softened

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted

3 tbsp

finely grated Parmesan cheese

8 oz

Gruyere cheese, shredded

2 cups

fresh chopped asparagus, cut in ½ inch pieces

scallions, minced

1/2 cup

unbleached all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

fresh ground pepper

1/4 tsp

sea salt

1 cup

half-and-half

large eggs, lightly beaten

heaping teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/8 tsp

Sriracha Season or ground Cayenne Pepper

Minced chives for garnish