Asparagus With Cheese Sauce

Step 1: In a large micro-wave safe glass bowl, heat butter about 50 seconds on high, or until melted.

Step 2: Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 cup of heated milk.

Step 3: Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 4: Place in microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes, pausing to whisk thoroughly every 30 seconds.

Step 5: Season to taste with salt and whisk again.

Step 6: Set cheese sauce aside.

Step 7: Bend asparagus until they break at a natural point; discard ends.

Step 8: Place asparagus spears in a microwavable glass covered dish, with half the spears going one way, and half the spears going the other way.

Step 9: Add 1/4 cup water to the dish.

Step 10: Cook, covered, for 6-7 minutes on high, pausing to turn dish every 2 minutes and checking asparagus for doneness.

Step 11: Reheat sauce for 1 minute on high before adding to asparagus, if necessary (you may not need all the sauce).