Asparagus PT22M https://img3.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1014/d7/a/973191/300x200x90.jpg This simple combination of asparagus, cheese, and bacon makes a tasty side dish that will go with just about any main dish. Or use it as a building block for a fabulous brunch egg dish. Arrange the cooked asparagus over a thick slice of buttered toasted bread, top the asparagus with the cooked bacon, and then with a poached egg. Spoon cheese sauce over the egg and season with salt and pepper. 6 servings Ingredients: 1 cup mild cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup milk 2 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. butter 6 slices bacon 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus

Asparagus

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( By Ellie )

This simple combination of asparagus, cheese, and bacon makes a tasty side dish that will go with just about any main dish. Or use it as a building block for a fabulous brunch egg dish. Arrange the cooked asparagus over a thick slice of buttered toasted bread, top the asparagus with the cooked bacon, and then with a poached egg. Spoon cheese sauce over the egg and season with salt and pepper.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Calorie 357 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 12 Mins
Total Time 22 Mins

02 Ingredients

- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus

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03 Method

Step 1

Cut each slice of bacon crosswise into three pieces. Fry or bake the bacon until crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels and set aside.
Step 2

Put a steaming basket in a medium saucepan with one to two inches of water. Bring to a boil. Add the trimmed asparagus to the basket, cover the pan, and steam for about 5 to 6 minutes, just until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
Step 3

Melt the butter in a saucepan; add the flour and stir until the roux is well blended and smooth. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk to the roux. Cook until thickened while stirring constantly.
Step 4

Add the salt and cheese to the thickened sauce; continue to cook until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 5

Pour the sauce over hot drained asparagus and top with the bacon pieces.

04 Author

Ellie

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Asparagus

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