The sauce is old fashioned white sauce that ws popular in the 50s. It is also good on broccoli.
Provided by Beverley Williams
Categories Vegetables
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place water in bottom of steamer and bring to a boil.
- 2. While water is heating, trim tough ends off the asparagus stalks. If the asparagus is tough peel them slightly.
- 3. Place asparagus in top of steamer. Steam them 5 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- 4. While it is steaming, Melt butter and shortening in a small skillet.
- 5. Sprinkle with the flour, stirring constantly until mixed.
- 6. Slowly add warm milk stirring constantly. Add the cheese and keep stirring until cheese is melted.
- 7. Place asparagus on serving plate, pour sauce over it. Serve immediately.
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Adam Keatinge
adam@hotmail.frI'm going to try this recipe tonight. It looks delicious!
Decoreius Payne
pdecoreius@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite asparagus recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.
MD. RAZI AHMED
ahmed52@gmail.comI'm always looking for new recipes that are both delicious and healthy. This recipe fits the bill!
One Side gamer
g.o59@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover white sauce.
Williams oluomachi
oluomachiw@yahoo.comI like to add a bit of chopped fresh herbs to the sauce for extra flavor.
Jaden Grimmett
jadengrimmett11@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a spring brunch or lunch.
Alal Miah
miah5@gmail.comI've never made asparagus with white sauce before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious!
Zohaib Siddiqui
zohaib_siddiqui86@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The asparagus is perfectly cooked and the sauce is amazing.
Kayla Fuentes
fuentes.k42@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of white sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and flavorful.
Sunil Maharjan
sunil.maharjan@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Mumtaz Motor Insurance Centre
m.c@yahoo.comI love the creamy texture of the white sauce. It's the perfect complement to the asparagus.
Abrar Tangi
tangi_abrar@gmail.comThis dish is so versatile. You can serve it as a side dish, main course, or even an appetizer.
Xtylish Ali
xtylishali@aol.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus. This recipe is a keeper!
hafiz arslan
arslan_h8@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I also like to add a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
Ayla Perrell
ayla.perrell@aol.comI've been making this dish for years and it never disappoints. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Farhana Provati
provati_f94@yahoo.comAsparagus with white sauce is a classic dish for a reason. It's simple, elegant, and delicious.
Cabdi Waasac
cabdi@gmail.comThis dish was so easy to make and it turned out great! I'm definitely adding it to my regular rotation.
RAHUL Fuchey
f@gmail.comI'm not a fan of asparagus, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The white sauce really made the dish.
Koleosho Sherifat
koleoshosherifat4@gmail.comThe white sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the asparagus was delicious.
Tyrone Ketley
k.t0@gmail.comThis asparagus with white sauce was a hit! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.