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White Asparagus in White Sauce

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 29 ounces white asparagus (2 cans - reserve 1/2 cup liquid)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup asparagus liquid (reserved from the cans)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 ounces ham, cut into julienne strips
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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: Drain asparagus spears, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid.

  • Step 2: Heat butter in a saucepan. Add flour; blend.

  • Step 3: Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk.

  • Step 4: Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles.

  • Step 5: Add cooked ham and seasonings.

  • Step 6: Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do NOT boil.

  • Step 7: Serve in preheated serving dish.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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