Sneha's Recipe: Cheese Sauce

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.