asparagus with white sauce

Name: Asparagus with White Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) fresh asparagus; 2 tablespoon(s) shortening; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1 cup(s) milk, warm; 2 slice(s) american cheese

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Beverley Williams

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Mar 23, 2015

The sauce is old fashioned white sauce that ws popular in the 50s. It is also good on broccoli.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk, warm
2 slices american cheese

How To Make asparagus with white sauce

Step 1

Place water in bottom of steamer and bring to a boil.

Step 2

While water is heating, trim tough ends off the asparagus stalks. If the asparagus is tough peel them slightly.
Step 3

Place asparagus in top of steamer. Steam them 5 to 10 minutes or until tender.
Step 4

While it is steaming, Melt butter and shortening in a small skillet.
Step 5

Sprinkle with the flour, stirring constantly until mixed.
Step 6

Slowly add warm milk stirring constantly. Add the cheese and keep stirring until cheese is melted.
Step 7

Place asparagus on serving plate, pour sauce over it. Serve immediately.
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