Asparagus With Cheese Sauce

I knew I would love the sauce because, it is the exact recipe I have always used for cheese sauce - I have used it over many vegetables for years. I have often used it over asparagus but NEVER thought of cooking the asparagus in the microwave. I must admit to having hesitations ....but this worked perfectly! I did half the recipe and did not cook the asparagus as long as stated because it was halved. WOW .... absolutely wonderful. This is such a fantastic way to serve asparagus and I will be making this really often. The sauce is so versatile and can be used to compliment many vegetables. Thanks Sue - This recipe is a sure winner.

I can finally review this, because I actually made it with asparagus! This is my go-to cheese sauce for just about anything, often over broccoli, but I've also used it for stove-top macaroni and cheese. One thing I've learned is if you're grating your own cheese instead of using the store-bought shredded cheese you have to add at least a tablespoon more flour or it won't thicken. I also often add about 1/4 teaspoon each of garlic powder and white pepper. Now that I finally made it with asparagus, I know I'll be doing that a lot more often, although I've loved it over everything I've tried.

A new favorite way to make asparagus. The sauce is so creamy and makes the asparagus taste so much better. I even drizzled some of the sauce on our potatoes because I made extra.