RECIPE MONDAY!!!

Since we only have two weeks left in May, I will use those weeks to give you two very unique asparagus recipes that are amazing! Yes, I know that today is Tuesday, but I am making up for yesterday.

Au Gratin Sauced Asparagus   (courtesy of Hyvee magazine)

2 1/2 Tbsp butter, divided
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/4 cup freshly grated Gruyere cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
salt and black pepper, to taste

In a small skillet, melt 1/2 Tbsp butter over medium-low heat. Add bread crumbs and saute until golden; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter over medium-low heat; add onion and garlic and cook until tender. Add flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in milk. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses.

Meanwhile, bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Place asparagus in steamer basket; cover and steam from 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Serve asparagus topped with cream sauce and bread crumbs.


As always, try it out and let us know what you think. If you have any questions or suggestions then let us know! If you have a recipe you would like to share then please let me know by way of email and I will post it with your name and link to your blog.