Asparagus Souffle

Asparagus brightens any dinner table...especially a souffle. I would use this as a main course, but it can just as easily be a side. For main course serve with a salad and bread

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter, melted
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup milk
• 4  eggs, separated
• 2 1⁄2 cups  diced asparagus
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Blend butter and flour, add milk gradually and cook slowly until thickened, stirring constantly.
2. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored, add asparagus and salt and add to sauce.
3. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into asparagus mixture, pour into greased casserole, set in pan of hot water and bake 325 deg. F about 45 minutes.