Asparagus With Cheese Sauce#Baking Bloggers

This baked asparagus in cheese is a simple vegetarian starter or side dish that's delicious to enjoy. This is so quick to make, you can also assemble it in advance if you are serving for a party, just before you guest arrive pop this into the oven.. ta da.. a beautiful side dish is ready.
Serves 2
Ingredients
150 Grams Asparagus
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
2 cups Milk
1 Teaspoon English mustard
A splash of Worcestershire sauce
200 Grams Grated Cheddar Cheese,
Salt & Pepper to taste

Method
Preheat oven to 180°C .
Grease an oven proof dish.
Blanch the asparagus in salted water, remove and place in a bowl of ice cold water with ice cubes. When cold, drain and place in the greased dish.Melt butter in a pan, add the flour. Cook, stirring for a few minutes till it turns light brown and the flour is cooked. Don’t brown it too much. Slowly whisk in the milk to form a smooth sauce. Add the mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
Season with salt and pepper and add in a half of the cheese, mix it well and pour over the asparagus. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar cheese on top. 
Place the dish in a preheated oven and bake until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, about 10-15 minutes. 
Enjoy this warm.

Labels: Baked, Asparagus, Casserole, Main course, Side Dish, Cheese Sauce, Baking Bloggers, Serves Two, Vegetarian 

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5 comments:

  1. Nothing like cheese to help make a veggie side dish the star of the show!

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  2. Ohhh that CHEESY sauce is decadent!!

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  3. I haven't made cheese sauce for asparagus in awhile. Seems I am overdue since it looks delish.

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  4. Perfect side dish for company, or just for myself. Looks so yummy.

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  5. This looks pretty awesome and the recipe is simple, and easy. I am going to try it soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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