Best Steamed Asparagus With Cheese Sauce Recipes

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ASPARAGUS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE



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Make and share this Asparagus With Blue Cheese Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Cheese

Time 18m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh asparagus spear, trimmed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons evaporated milk or 6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, steam asparagus for 13-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk cream cheese, milk and salt over low heat until smooth.
  • Stir in blue cheese and heat through.
  • Top asparagus with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 85.6, Sodium 717.1, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 15.7

STEAMED ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS WITH DANISH HAVARTI CHEESE



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Lunch, snack, starter or side dish, every bite is heaven for an asparagus lover!! Since this is steamed it is also lower in fat which makes it even nicer. Danish Havarti Cheese is a soft cheese that has a hint taste of Swiss cheese to it, yet creamy and melts nicely. This is good for a low carb diet as well.

Provided by Summerwine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 lb asparagus
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms (I used button)
1/2 cup danish havarti cheese (shredded)
sea salt

Steps:

  • Fill steamer or steamer pot with water and bring to a boil.
  • Wash and slice mushrooms and place into colander of steamer.
  • Wash asparagus and snap off end of stalks.
  • Place on top of mushrooms in the colander.
  • Cover and steam until the asparagus is tender yet still a bit crisp.
  • Remove from colander to warm plate and immediately sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Sprinkle sea salt over top using your discretion.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 21.6, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 6.2

ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC BUTTER AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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We had this simple, delicious starter in a Bali restaurant recently. I've since made it at home to rave reviews.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed of woody ends (thick spears)
125 g butter (no substitute)
4 garlic cloves, crushed (I actually grate mine on my microplane grater)
salt and pepper
40 g parmesan cheese, grated (finely)

Steps:

  • Bring a pan of water to the boil, drop the asparagus in and cook for about 2 minutes or until just, just tender crisp. Plunge into iced water to stop them cooking, then drain.
  • Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat, add the garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  • Season with salt and pepper, the add the asparagus to the pan, tossing and turning gently in the butter until hot.
  • Divide amongst 4 plates, then sprinkle each serve with the cheese.
  • We liked crusty bread to mop up the rest of the garlic butter, but it's up to you!

ASPARAGUS WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Susan Herrmann Loomis

Categories     Side     Goat Cheese     Asparagus     Spring     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound (500g) white or green asparagus, trimmed
1 cup (8 ounces;250ml) fresh goat cheese curds (or 3/4 cup - 6 oz.; 185ml) fresh goat cheese and 1/4 cup either goat or cow's milk)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup (about 10g) mixed fennel fronds, sweet cicely and chervil leaves
Fine sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water in the bottom of a steamer to a boil. Place the asparagus in the top of the steamer, cover, and steam until the asparagus is tender but not soft, about 11 minutes.
  • 2. Whisk the goat cheese until it is light. Whisk in the olive oil until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
  • 3. Mince the herbs, and whisk them into the goat cheese mixture. Season to taste with salt.

ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTER AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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Make and share this Asparagus With Butter and Parmesan Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 2 lbs. asparagus, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs fresh asparagus
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard. Wash the asparagus thoroughly.
  • Put the tips of the asparagus together evenly and, with a sharp knife, cut off any parts extending beyond about 6 inches.
  • Cut these trimmings into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a covered casserole with the water.
  • Cook in the microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes, depending upon their toughness. Add the remaining asparagus, putting the butt end toward the outer edges of the baking dish. Cover and cook until barely tender. (This should take about 6 to 8 minutes.).
  • Remove asparagus to a serving dish, putting the cut pieces in the bottom of the dish and placing the spears attractively on top.
  • Melt the butter in a small container in the microwave oven. Pour evenly over the asparagus. Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Return to the microwave oven to reheat for 30 seconds. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.1, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 41.5, Sodium 297.4, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.4, Protein 9.9

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE



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Asparagus baked to tender perfection and blanketed in cheese for a side dish that is simple enough for a busy weeknight meal yet elegant enough to serve to company.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish.
  • Whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture over asparagus and swirl the dish so that the liquid coats the bottom of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is soft and cheese sauce starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 177.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE



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There'r no more spring-like dish than fresh asparagus paired with warm goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ounce fresh goat cheese log
Flour
1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Simply Steamed Asparagus
Salt
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Slice a 5-ounce fresh goat cheeselog into 4 disks; dredge in flour,then in 1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs).Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet, heat2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high.Add cheese disks; cook untilbrowned, about 1 minute per side.Season Steamed Asparagus withsalt, and serve with cheese disks andlemon wedges

SIMPLY STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Spring is the best time to take advantage of the subtle, grassy taste of fresh asparagus. Once steamed, it goes well with eggs, ham, and cheese, or even more intense flavors, such as soy sauce and ginger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 pound trimmed asparagus

Steps:

  • Place a steamer basket in a large pot filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Add 1 pound trimmed asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 6 minutes.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Peel the bottoms of 2 bunches thick asparagus. Snap off the ends; discard. Cook in a steamer basket set in a pot of simmering water, covered, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add 1/2 minced shallot and cook until soft. Remove from the heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons diced cold butter; add 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Pour over the asparagus. Season with pepper.

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