Fresh Asparagus With Cream Sauce

• Ready In: 35 mins
• 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.