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CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST

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If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. It's delicious for a luncheon or light supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
4 slices bread, toasted and halved

Steps:

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange eggs over the top. , In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over eggs. , In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS

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A classic Italian salad, there are many versions of this dish. Sometimes the asparagus are not cut up, just topped with chopped hard-boiled eggs and vinaigrette. I like to cut them into pieces and toss everything together.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar, or 1 tablespoon each fresh lemon juice and vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or a mixture of parsley, chives and tarragon
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Snap the woody ends off the asparagus. Steam for five minutes. Refresh with ice-cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Cut the boiled eggs in half, mince the yolks and whites separately, and season with salt and pepper
In a salad bowl, whisk together the vinegar (or lemon juice and vinegar) and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the asparagus, capers and herbs, and toss together. Add the chopped egg yolks and whites, then toss together again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 367 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams