country asparagus pie

(2 RATINGS)
49 Pinches
Bristol, RI
Updated on Jul 9, 2010

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!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Prepare and bake pie shell.
  • Step 2
    In 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.
  • Step 3
    In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until well blended.
  • Step 4
    Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in bouillon cube, onion, pepper and 1/4 salt until bouillon is dissolved.
  • Step 5
    Chop 3 of the eggs. Stir asparagus and chopped eggs into mixture until well blended.
  • Step 6
    Pour into baked pie shell; sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
  • Step 7
    Bake in a 350-degree oven 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven.
  • Step 8
    Cut reserved egg into 6 wedges. Arrange wedges in a petal design in center of pie.

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