Asparagus Starter

Name: Asparagus Starter
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can asparagus, cut into approx 2 inch pieces; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1 pinch salt; coarsley ground black pepper or cayenne pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup cream; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can asparagus, cut into approx 2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons butter ⓘ
1/2 cup flour
1 pinch salt ⓘ
coarsley ground black pepper or cayenne pepper, to taste ⓘ
1/2 cup cream ⓘ
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated ⓘ

Instructions

Drain asparagus cuts and retain liquid.
Make a white sauce with the butter, flour, seasoning and reserved asparagus juice.
Add half the cheese into the sauce and melt.
Cool slightly and add the cream.
Place the drained asparagus cuts onto individual serving dishes (those scalloped shaped little serving dishes make an impressive show).
Spoon over sauce and sprinkle with remainder of cheese and crushed potato crisps.
Bake at 350F for approximately 10 minutes.
NOTE: To enjoy the company of your guests, prepare ahead up to "baking" point.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

450 kcal 22% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV

Total Fat 36.5g 47% DV

Carbs 21g 8% DV

Fiber 0.7g 2% DV

Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9868.5mg 100% DV

Potassium 80.8mg 2% DV

Cholesterol 108.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 108.5mcg 12% DV

Vitamin C 0.2mg

Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV

Calcium 214mg 16% DV

Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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