Cecily's Amish Asparagus in a Bacon-Cheese Sauce

GingerlyJ's Note:

My Amish friend Cecily is a wonderful cook. she grows her own asparagus and makes this often in the springtime

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 1.0 pounds

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
• 1/2 cup water

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add flour stir and cook until smooth and bubbly.
2. carefully whisk in milk.
3. cook, whisking constantly until sauce is thickened.
4. stir in salt and cheese until cheese is melted.
5. then A couple spoonfuls of bacon drippings.
6. cook asparagus in salted wateruntil crisp tender, 3-4 minutes.
7. drain and add cheese sauce
8. top with bacon.