How to Cook Asparagus with a Cheese Sauce Recipe Made From a White Sauce Recipe

How to cook asparagus seems to be gathering a renewed interest; more specifically how to cook fresh asparagus. This is very interesting, because the diet of many people is quite lacking in fresh vegetables and fruits.

Asparagus grows wild in many areas in the middle United States. In the spring time one can walk along the river banks and roads and pick fresh tender asparagus. These tender pieces are delicious in salads and lightly cooked dishes. Fresh asparagus can be frozen or canned for later use.

If you know how to cook asparagus, you probably know that like many other vegetables, asparagus can be cooked in many different dishes, The mild flavor of asparagus blends well with other vegetables and other ingredients. Asparagus taste delicious if eaten plain, in soups, salads and also make great casseroles. Try the following asparagus casserole; it is delicious!

ASAPARAGUS CASSEROLE

• 1 Can asparagus tips or pieces


• 1 Small can mushrooms


• 4 Hard boiled eggs sliced


• Salt/pepper/paprika


• Cheese sauce, made by adding 1 cup grated cheese to 1 ½ cups of the following white sauce


• 1 Cup bread crumbs


• 2 Tablespoons melted butter

Preheat oven to 325F degrees.

Butter a casserole baking dish.

Place asparagus, mushrooms and egg slices in layers; sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.

Pour cheese sauce over all.

Spread top with bread crumbs; top with melted butter.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until top is brown and mixture bubbles.

WHITE SAUCE

• 4 Tablespoons butter


• 4 Tablespoons flour


• 1 Teaspoon salt


• ¼ Teaspoon pepper


• 2 Cups whole milk

Melt butter over low heat.

Add flour, salt and pepper; stir until well blended.

Remove from heat and gradually stir in the milk.

Return to heat and cook while stirring until thick and smooth.

For cheese sauce recipe, stir in 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese.

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