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Fresh Asparagus With Cream Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 lbs fresh asparagus
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 hard-boiled eggs, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions:
1. Cook asparagus and keep it warm.
2. Melt butter in top of double boiler over hot water; blend in flour with wooden spoon.
3. Add milk and cream gradually; stir constantly.
4. Cook over low heat until smooth and thick.
5. Reserve 1 tsp.
6. egg; add remainder to sauce; mix well.
7. Place asparagus in serving dish; sprinkle with lemon juice.
8. Pour sauce in gravy boat; sprinkle with reserved egg.
By RecipeOfHealth.com