creamed asparagus on toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 slices bread, toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place asparagus into a large pot or skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. drain.
• mix 3 tablespoons butter and flour together in the same pot over medium-low heat until flour is dissolved and mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. add milk, asparagus, and salt to butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
• spread about 1 teaspoon butter each piece of toast. pour creamed asparagus over each piece of toast.