CECILY'S AMISH ASPARAGUS IN A BACON-CHEESE SAUCE

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Cecily's Amish Asparagus in a Bacon-Cheese Sauce image

My Amish friend Cecily is a wonderful cook. she grows her own asparagus and makes this often in the springtime

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 1 pounds, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add flour stir and cook until smooth and bubbly.
  • carefully whisk in milk.
  • cook, whisking constantly until sauce is thickened.
  • stir in salt and cheese until cheese is melted.
  • then A couple spoonfuls of bacon drippings.
  • cook asparagus in salted wateruntil crisp tender, 3-4 minutes.
  • drain and add cheese sauce
  • top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 58.9, Sodium 492.8, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 14.5

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