ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

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MY SISTER introduced me to this recipe several years ago because she knows I love blue cheese. This dish is a simple way to dress up asparagus, giving it a tangy taste altogether different from the usual cheese sauce. I make it every spring when we have fresh homegrown asparagus. -Leona Luecking West Burlington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh asparagus spears
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons evaporated milk or half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

In a small saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, whisk cream cheese, milk and salt over low heat until smooth. Stir in blue cheese and heat through. Drain asparagus and top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.