Eggs and Asparagus Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 12 ounces fresh asparagus or one 8-ounce package frozen asparagus spears
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 All purpose flour2 Tablespoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Dash
 Milk1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 American Cheese1/2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded
 4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
  slice4
 Paprika

Directions

Cook whole fresh asparagus spears in a small amount of boiling salted water 10 to 15 minutes or till tender.
(Or, cook frozen asparagus according to package directions.) Drain.
Melt butter over low heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper.
Add milk all at once; cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more.
Add cheese, stirring till melted.
Fold in egg slices.
Arrange hot asparagus spears on toast.
Spoon egg mixture over asparagus.
Sprinkle with paprika.
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