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Asparagus With Mustard-Cream Sauce

Here's how you make Asparagus With Mustard-Cream Sauce
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/2 pounds asparagus (fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Remove the scales from the stalks with a knife or vegetable peeler, if desired. Set aside.

  • Step 2: Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  • Step 3: Gradually add the broth and half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in mustard, lemon juice, and pepper. Set aside; keep warm.

  • Step 4: Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Arrange on a serving platter and top with the sauce.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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