Indulge in the delectable flavors of creamy asparagus on toast, a dish that combines the vibrant taste of fresh asparagus with a velvety sauce, all atop crispy toasted bread. This culinary delight is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual masterpiece, with the vibrant green asparagus spears standing tall against the creamy white sauce, creating a captivating contrast. In this article, we present a collection of creamy asparagus on toast recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. From classic recipes that showcase the natural flavors of asparagus to innovative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, there's something for every palate to savor.
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CREAMED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Appetizer Breakfast Entree Main Course Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Par-cook asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender.
- Drain asparagus.
- Melt butter in large skillet; add drained asparagus and chopped hard boiled eggs.
- Add half of the milk to the skillet, and bring to a low simmer.
- Add cornstarch to the remaining cold milk and stir to make a slurry.
- Add milk slurry to the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve over buttered toast points.
ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
Make and share this Asparagus on Toast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter and stir in four, salt and nutmeg.
- Drain broth from mushrooms and add milk to broth to make 1-1/4 cups.
- Add to flour mixture and cook, stirring until thickened.
- Add mushrooms and heat through.
- Blend in sour cream.
- Arrange warm asparagus spears on toast.
- Top with sauce and garnish with pimento.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 461.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11.8
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE
From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, "This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. It's delicious for a luncheon or light supper.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange eggs over the top. , In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over eggs. , In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. Fresh asparagus with a delightful cheese sauce makes a delicious casserole that is served over toast for a luncheon or light supper. Another recipe from Taste of Home's Busy Family Cookbook.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skille, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish. Arrange egg slices over top.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over eggs.
- In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve on top of toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 206.1, Sodium 765.6, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 20
CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS ON TOAST
Make and share this Creamy Chicken and Asparagus on Toast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°; preheat a big skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Add in onion, thyme, and garlic; season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently for 5-8 minutes until nice and brown.
- Remove onions from the pan; add in the remaining olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add in the chicken; season with salt and pepper; cook until lightly browned 3-4 minutes on each side.
- While the chicken is cooking, split the French bread in half lengthwise, just shy of cutting it completely through.
- Dig out some of the insides of the bread and discard.
- Push the bread open and flatten out to keep it open.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 5 tablespoons butter, a little salt and pepper, and 3 tablespoons parsley; evenly spread mixture on the inside of the bread.
- Cut the buttered loaf into 4 portions, arrange on a cookie sheet; transfer to oven and bake about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove toasted bread from oven, set aside on the cookie sheet, and switch the broiler on.
- Add the browned onions back to the skillet with the chicken; dust with the flour and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the white wine, stock, and half-and-half; bring to a simmer.
- Add in the asparagus and continue to cook 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus are tender and the sauce is thick.
- In a small bowl, combine the grated cheese with the bread crumbs; toss to coat the cheese evenly with the breadcrumbs.
- Stir the remaining parsley and chopped ham into the chicken and sauce.
- Divide the creamy chicken into 4 portions in the pan, then transfer each portion to top the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle a little of the cheese on top of the chicken, then transfer the cookie sheet to the broiler to melt and brown the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1058.9, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 195.7, Sodium 1509.2, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 68.5
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE
This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. The sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. Quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.
Provided by France C
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken.
- Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CREAMED ASPARAGUS
I made this last Easter instead of creamed spinach to accompany our leg of lamb dinner. It was a major hit, so I'll be making it again this year.
Provided by JoAnn Cambareri
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse asparagus under cool water to remove any grit. Snap off the bottom inch or so using your fingers; the stems will naturally break where the tough woody part ends and the tender stem begins. Remove the ends. Dry the spears by rolling them between two kitchen towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, beef broth, and garlic powder. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese, yogurt, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and creamy, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Edna Lewis
Categories Milk/Cream Side Broil Steam Quick & Easy Ham Asparagus Spring Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Steam asparagus in a steamer rack over boiling water, covered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
- Put broiler pan (with unlined rack) in broiler and preheat broiler 5 minutes.
- Generously butter bread slices on 1 side, then halve diagonally. Arrange bread, buttered sides up, on rack of hot broiler pan and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until golden-brown in some spots and undersides are toasted, 2 to 3 minutes (watch carefully).
- Briskly simmer cream, ham, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and is reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes. (If necessary, keep warm, covered.)
- Arrange asparagus on toast, then stir sauce and spoon over asparagus.
LIBBIE'S CREAMED ASPARAGUS OVER TOAST
This is how they make asparagus around my dh's house. It is enough to make a meatless meal. It's very satisfying.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces; cover with water and boil until tender.
- Add flour to milk; stir so there are no lumps.
- Drain asparagus, keeping 1 cup liquid.
- Add the milk mixture, salt and pepper. Cook until thick.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread, cut into points (halves).
- Pour creamed asparagus over toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 1072, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 9.6
GERMAN CREAMED ASPARAGUS
Years ago, mothers believed that the presence of toast and eggs with this meal helped children learn to eat a vegetable that is less familiar to them since it only would make it to the table seasonally. They would place the toast along the outer rim, lay sliced egg on top of the asparagus and pour the cream sauce over top of the...
Provided by Linda Kauppinen
Categories Other Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Steam asparagus in 1/2 inch of water until soft. Lift out of water and set aside, keeping warm.
- 2. To 1 cup of cooking water, add 2 Tbsp butter, 2 Tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp salt and dash of pepper. Stir until smooth and thickened.
- 3. Place asparagus on a serving dish. (Optional: Put squares of toast around the edge and slices of hard boiled eggs on top.) Pour cream sauce over and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh asparagus: Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and have tight, closed tips. Avoid spears that are wilted, woody, or have brown or yellow spots.
- Trim the asparagus properly: Cut off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this by snapping them off or using a sharp knife.
- Cook the asparagus until tender: You can cook asparagus in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, or grilling. Cook the asparagus until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Make the sauce ahead of time: The creamy asparagus sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
- Serve the asparagus on toast: Toasted bread is a classic accompaniment to creamy asparagus. You can use any type of bread you like, but a sturdy bread like sourdough or French bread works well.
Conclusion:
Creamy asparagus on toast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the asparagus is tender and slightly crunchy. Served on toasted bread, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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