Libbies Creamed Asparagus Over Toast Recipes

CREAMED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST

Steps:

• Par-cook asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Drain asparagus.
• Melt butter in large skillet; add drained asparagus and chopped hard boiled eggs.
• Add half of the milk to the skillet, and bring to a low simmer.
• Add cornstarch to the remaining cold milk and stir to make a slurry.
• Add milk slurry to the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Serve over buttered toast points.

CREAMED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Rinse asparagus under cool water to remove any grit. Snap off the bottom inch or so using your fingers; the stems will naturally break where the tough woody part ends and the tender stem begins. Remove the ends. Dry the spears by rolling them between two kitchen towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, beef broth, and garlic powder. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese, yogurt, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and creamy, about 3 minutes.

CREAMED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST

Steps:

• 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 onto each piece of toast. Pour creamed asparagus over each piece of toast.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange eggs over the top. , In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over eggs. , In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with toast.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST

Steps:

• In a large skille, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish. Arrange egg slices over top.
• In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over eggs.
• In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve on top of toast.

LIBBIE'S CREAMED ASPARAGUS OVER TOAST

Steps:

• Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces; cover with water and boil until tender.
• Add flour to milk; stir so there are no lumps.
• Drain asparagus, keeping 1 cup liquid.
• Add the milk mixture, salt and pepper. Cook until thick.
• Meanwhile, toast the bread, cut into points (halves).
• Pour creamed asparagus over toast.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS ON TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°; preheat a big skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Add in onion, thyme, and garlic; season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently for 5-8 minutes until nice and brown.
• Remove onions from the pan; add in the remaining olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add in the chicken; season with salt and pepper; cook until lightly browned 3-4 minutes on each side.
• While the chicken is cooking, split the French bread in half lengthwise, just shy of cutting it completely through.
• Dig out some of the insides of the bread and discard.
• Push the bread open and flatten out to keep it open.
• In a small bowl, combine the remaining 5 tablespoons butter, a little salt and pepper, and 3 tablespoons parsley; evenly spread mixture on the inside of the bread.
• Cut the buttered loaf into 4 portions, arrange on a cookie sheet; transfer to oven and bake about 5 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove toasted bread from oven, set aside on the cookie sheet, and switch the broiler on.
• Add the browned onions back to the skillet with the chicken; dust with the flour and continue to cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk in the white wine, stock, and half-and-half; bring to a simmer.
• Add in the asparagus and continue to cook 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus are tender and the sauce is thick.
• In a small bowl, combine the grated cheese with the bread crumbs; toss to coat the cheese evenly with the breadcrumbs.
• Stir the remaining parsley and chopped ham into the chicken and sauce.
• Divide the creamy chicken into 4 portions in the pan, then transfer each portion to top the toasted bread.
• Sprinkle a little of the cheese on top of the chicken, then transfer the cookie sheet to the broiler to melt and brown the cheese.

CREAMED HAM AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook asparagus in a small amount of water until tender; drain and set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cornstarch, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add parsley, ham, eggs, cheese and asparagus; cook and stir over low heat until ham is warmed and cheese is melted. Serve over toast points or biscuits.

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1tablespoon white-wine vinegar, and1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Season withsalt and pepper. Drizzle over chilled Steamed Asparagus.