Fresh Asparagus With Cream Sauce

Submitted by Dancer

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 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.