Asparagus Mornay Recipes

ASPARAGUS MORNAY

Steps:

• Drain asparagus, reserve half a cup of the liquid. Melt butter over low heat, add flour, stir until smooth, cook for 1 minute.
• Gradually stir in milk and reserved asparagus liquid, stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Add the grated cheddar cheese and mustard, stir until cheese has melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Add asparagus and chopped hard-boiled eggs to sauce.
• Place in oven proof dish, sprinkle top with combined bread crumbs and the extra grated cheese.
• Bake uncovered in moderate oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

ASPARAGUS MORNAY

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain.
• Arrange spears in bottom of greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish; set aside and keep warm.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to boil over medium heat. Stir for about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
• Broil 6 inches from heat until lightly browned about 3-5 minutes.