Best Creamy Asparagus On Toast Recipes

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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

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 WITH CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Edna Lewis

Categories     Milk/Cream     Side     Broil     Steam     Quick & Easy     Ham     Asparagus     Spring     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices good-quality white bread such as a pullman loaf, crusts discarded
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped cooked sliced Virginia country ham
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

Steps:

  • Steam asparagus in a steamer rack over boiling water, covered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
  • Put broiler pan (with unlined rack) in broiler and preheat broiler 5 minutes.
  • Generously butter bread slices on 1 side, then halve diagonally. Arrange bread, buttered sides up, on rack of hot broiler pan and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until golden-brown in some spots and undersides are toasted, 2 to 3 minutes (watch carefully).
  • Briskly simmer cream, ham, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and is reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes. (If necessary, keep warm, covered.)
  • Arrange asparagus on toast, then stir sauce and spoon over asparagus.

ASPARAGUS ON TOAST



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Make and share this Asparagus on Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, cooked and drained
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
13 ounces mushrooms, drain but reserve broth
milk
1/4 cup sour cream
4 slices toast
chopped pimentos, if desired

Steps:

  • Melt butter and stir in four, salt and nutmeg.
  • Drain broth from mushrooms and add milk to broth to make 1-1/4 cups.
  • Add to flour mixture and cook, stirring until thickened.
  • Add mushrooms and heat through.
  • Blend in sour cream.
  • Arrange warm asparagus spears on toast.
  • Top with sauce and garnish with pimento.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 461.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11.8

LIBBIE'S CREAMED ASPARAGUS OVER TOAST



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This is how they make asparagus around my dh's house. It is enough to make a meatless meal. It's very satisfying.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb asparagus
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 slices bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces; cover with water and boil until tender.
  • Add flour to milk; stir so there are no lumps.
  • Drain asparagus, keeping 1 cup liquid.
  • Add the milk mixture, salt and pepper. Cook until thick.
  • Meanwhile, toast the bread, cut into points (halves).
  • Pour creamed asparagus over toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 1072, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 9.6

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. Fresh asparagus with a delightful cheese sauce makes a delicious casserole that is served over toast for a luncheon or light supper. Another recipe from Taste of Home's Busy Family Cookbook.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/4 cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
4 slices bread, toasted and halved

Steps:

  • In a large skille, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish. Arrange egg slices over top.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup 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; add cheese and stir 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 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve on top of toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 206.1, Sodium 765.6, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 20

CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS ON TOAST



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Make and share this Creamy Chicken and Asparagus on Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 French baguette
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed off and cut into 1-inch lengths (get pencil thin asparagus)
1 cup grated gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
4 slices black forest ham, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°; preheat a big skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Add in onion, thyme, and garlic; season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently for 5-8 minutes until nice and brown.
  • Remove onions from the pan; add in the remaining olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Add in the chicken; season with salt and pepper; cook until lightly browned 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • While the chicken is cooking, split the French bread in half lengthwise, just shy of cutting it completely through.
  • Dig out some of the insides of the bread and discard.
  • Push the bread open and flatten out to keep it open.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 5 tablespoons butter, a little salt and pepper, and 3 tablespoons parsley; evenly spread mixture on the inside of the bread.
  • Cut the buttered loaf into 4 portions, arrange on a cookie sheet; transfer to oven and bake about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove toasted bread from oven, set aside on the cookie sheet, and switch the broiler on.
  • Add the browned onions back to the skillet with the chicken; dust with the flour and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the white wine, stock, and half-and-half; bring to a simmer.
  • Add in the asparagus and continue to cook 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus are tender and the sauce is thick.
  • In a small bowl, combine the grated cheese with the bread crumbs; toss to coat the cheese evenly with the breadcrumbs.
  • Stir the remaining parsley and chopped ham into the chicken and sauce.
  • Divide the creamy chicken into 4 portions in the pan, then transfer each portion to top the toasted bread.
  • Sprinkle a little of the cheese on top of the chicken, then transfer the cookie sheet to the broiler to melt and brown the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1058.9, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 195.7, Sodium 1509.2, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 68.5

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