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Enjoy this cheesy Asparagus Parmesan fresh out of the oven.
Yield
6 servings
Cook time
40 minutes
Ingredients
30 spears asparagus (fresh, washed, trimmed)
4 ounces button mushrooms (canned)
1/4 cup onions (green, sliced)
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cheese (grated, Parmesan or Cheddar)
Notes
- Two 10-ounce packages of frozen asparagus may be used in place of fresh. Thaw asparagus before baking; reduce baking time to 25 minutes.
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Arrange asparagus in a shallow baking dish.
- Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Chop half of mushrooms.
- Cook onions in fat until tender.
- Add flour and salt and blend well.
- Stir in milk and mushroom liquid.
- Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Add chopped mushrooms.
- Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with cheese. Arrange remaining mushrooms on top and sprinkle with cheese. Arrange remaining mushrooms on top.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until asparagus is tender.
Meal Type:
Dinner
Dinner
Food group:
Vegetables, Dairy
Vegetables, Dairy
Season:
Winter, Spring
Winter, Spring
