CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
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
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.
CREAMED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
My mom made this when I was a kid. My wife makes it for me often. It's easy and delicious. I am not a big fan of asparagus prepared any other way. I like to pour over one slice of toast, add another on top, and then pour more over it.
Provided by Bud Stonerook
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place asparagus into a large pot or skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Mix 3 tablespoons butter and flour together in the same pot over medium-low heat until flour is dissolved and mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk, asparagus, and salt to butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon butter onto each piece of toast. Pour creamed asparagus over each piece of toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 662.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
LIBBIE'S CREAMED ASPARAGUS OVER TOAST
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
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
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE
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
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.
FRESH ASPARAGUS SOUP
We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add asparagus and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; set aside. In same saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in seasonings and remaining flour until smooth; cook and stir 45-60 seconds or until light golden brown. Gradually whisk in cream, remaining milk and reserved flour mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in wine, lemon juice and asparagus mixture; heat through. If desired, top each serving with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
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
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
ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
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
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
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