Creamed Asparagus on Toast

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

My mom made this when I was a kid. My wife makes it for me often. It's easy and delicious. I am not a big fan of asparagus prepared any other way. I like to pour over one slice of toast, add another on top, and then pour more over it.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Creamed Asparagus on Toast

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus

trimmed

5 tablespoons butter

divided

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

6 slices bread

toasted

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place asparagus into a large pot or skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Mix 3 tablespoons butter and flour together in the same pot over medium-low heat until flour is dissolved and mixture is smooth 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk asparagus and salt to butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Spread about 1 teaspoon butter onto each piece of toast. Pour creamed asparagus over each piece of toast.

Nutritional Information

Creamed Asparagus on Toast

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 236.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.4g 17%

Carbohydrates: 25.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 7.7g

Fat: 12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat: 7.3g 37%

Cholesterol: 31.9mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 1593.5IU 32%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.5mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 8.6mg 14%

Folate: 118mcg 30%

Calcium: 172.9mg 17%

Iron: 4.4mg 24%

Magnesium: 37mg 13%

Potassium: 459.8mg 13%

Sodium: 662.4mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 110.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.