country asparagus pie
(2 RATINGS)
I found this recipe in a newspaper years ago. It is one of my husband's favorite recipes. As soon as he sees the fresh asparagus in the spring, he asks for it!
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - 9-inch pie shell with fluted edge, baked
- 1 1/2 pounds asparagus (4 cups), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 - chicken bouillon cube, crushed
- 1 teaspoon instant, minced onion
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 - eggs, hard boiled
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- - paprika
How To Make country asparagus pie
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Step 1Prepare and bake pie shell.
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Step 2In a 10-inch skillet, place asparagus, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Over high heat bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until asparargus is fork-tender. Drain.
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Step 3In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until well blended.
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Step 4Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in bouillon cube, onion, pepper and 1/4 salt until bouillon is dissolved.
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Step 5Chop 3 of the eggs. Stir asparagus and chopped eggs into mixture until well blended.
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Step 6Pour into baked pie shell; sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
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Step 7Bake in a 350-degree oven 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven.
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Step 8Cut reserved egg into 6 wedges. Arrange wedges in a petal design in center of pie.
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