ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE

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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

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices good-quality white bread such as a pullman loaf, crusts discarded
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped cooked sliced Virginia country ham
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

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.

Okunlola Oluwatobiloba
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The cream sauce was a bit too thick for my liking, but the asparagus was cooked perfectly.


Shajib Ali
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cream sauce is rich and flavorful, and the asparagus is cooked perfectly.


Saqib Khan1133
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The asparagus was a bit tough, but the cream sauce was delicious.


Officer Keanu Reeves
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The asparagus and cream sauce are both delicious and the dish comes together in just a few minutes.


Suba___SALIM___ZKK AFRIDI
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the cream sauce was a bit too runny for my liking. I added a bit of cornstarch to thicken it up, and that worked perfectly.


Toheed Hassan
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the cream sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Justin Kaunda
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I thought the asparagus was a bit bland. I added some lemon juice and black pepper, and that helped a lot.


Shawnice Thomas
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. The cream sauce is simple to make and adds a lot of flavor to the dish.


MD. TAJUL ISLAM
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The asparagus was a bit overcooked, but the cream sauce was delicious.


Alaa Bahari
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the asparagus and the cream sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Musa khan Khan
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The recipe was easy to follow and the asparagus turned out great! The cream sauce was a bit too thick for my liking, but that's easily fixed.


Piotr Barton
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the cream sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Suwas Chaulagain
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I thought the cream sauce was a bit bland. I added some garlic and onion powder to it, and that helped a lot.


Kon Kon
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This recipe is a keeper! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the cream sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Moongunstar Ray
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The asparagus was a bit too crunchy for my liking, but the cream sauce was delicious.


HEMANTA RANA
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This recipe was easy to follow and the asparagus turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Matty B (M-16)
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I've made this asparagus with cream sauce recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly, and the cream sauce is so delicious. I like to add a bit of chopped fresh dill to the sauce, which gives it a nice he


Rokai Belvont
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This asparagus with cream sauce was a delightful dish! The asparagus was perfectly cooked, still crisp but tender, and the cream sauce was rich and flavorful. I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, which gave it an extra layer of flavo