Best Steamed Asparagus With Cheese Sauce Recipes

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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

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.

SIMPLY STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Makes even tough asparagus, tender and tasty! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter too.

Provided by KIMIRAEJ

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch asparagus spears
1 teaspoon butter
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
  • Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler. Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE AND HERB BREADCRUMBS



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Spring's bright, fresh vegetables don't need heavy sauces to dress them up-they are best served with a light adornment so that their natural tastes can shine through. In this easy, 25-minute recipe for asparagus, a stress-free cheese sauce is made by simmering heavy cream until thickened, then stirring in Parmesan cheese. A word of advice: this cheese sauce for asparagus will set up if left to cool, so you want to keep it warm if you are not serving it right away. The asparagus should also be served almost immediately after broiling, or it will turn an ugly dark green if allowed to sit too long. Headed to the farmers' market for fresh produce, including asparagus? Get there early for the freshest picks. Don't buy stalks that look dried out, shriveled, or look less than fresh. And don't let fresh asparagus waste away in your fridge! It's best the first few days after it's purchased. Check out these recipes for inspiration. Snap off any hard ends and trim feathery tips before you start cooking. That way, the asparagus will be ready to eat as soon as it's cooked.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Easter Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 tsp. kosher salt, divided
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
2 pounds medium-size fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 small lemon)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high. Add panko, crushed red pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring often, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in parsley and tarragon; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to high broil with rack in middle position. Place asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and broil until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes (do not stir).
  • While asparagus broils, place heavy cream in a small skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium, stirring occasionally. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 cup at a time, stirring until completely melted and smooth after each addition.
  • Arrange broiled asparagus on a platter. Spoon cheese sauce over asparagus, and sprinkle with panko mixture and lemon zest.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound fresh asparagus
Salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus and trim off bottom of stems by about 2 inches. In a large skillet, bring about 1/2 inch of water to a rapid boil. Season the water with salt and add the asparagus. Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Drain the asparagus and add butter to the skillet. Stir in the zest and juice. Return the drained asparagus to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately

STEAMED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 bunch asparagus
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Set up a steamer, fill the bottom with water and bring to a boil. If the asparagus are very thick, peel them. Start about 2-inch down from the tip of the stalk and peel. It is not necessary to peel thin asparagus. Cut the asparagus to fit into your steamer basket. Cover and steam until the asparagus are bright green and tender, but still somewhat crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes for thick asparagus and 3 to 5 minutes for thin asparagus. Remove from the steamer and season with salt and pepper.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH CHEESE SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by Roger829

Number Of Ingredients 10

asparagus spears 1 pound fresh
yogurt 1 cup plain
cheddar cheese 4 ounces shredded
cream cheese 4 ounces softened
lemon juice 1 tablespoon
butter 1 tablespoon
salt 1/2 tablespoon
pepper 1/2 teaspoon
hot sauce 2 drops
water

Steps:

  • Remove asparagus spears bottoms Arrange asparagus in a large deep skillet Add about 1/2 cup water, cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat Steam asparagus for about 5 minutes, or until just tender While the asparagus cooks make the sauce Sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a microwave safe dish Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes Let stand 2 minutes, whisk and microwave again on high for 1 1/2 minutes Let stand for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth If necessary, microwave for an additional minute

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Spring is the season to take full advantage of the subtle, grassy flavors of asparagus and this easy sauce comes together in minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Simply Steamed Asparagus

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1tablespoon white-wine vinegar, and1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Season withsalt and pepper. Drizzle over chilled Steamed Asparagus.

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

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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.

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