Cheesy Asparagus

Name: Cheesy Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans asparagus; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 pint light cream; 6 tablespoons flour; salt; pepper

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Recipe by AltoRose

My mom made this for every holiday dinner when I was growing up. It's a thick, rich side dish perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

(15 ounce) cans asparagus
4

tablespoons butter
2

cups shredded cheddar cheese
1

pint light cream
6

tablespoons flour
salt
pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Drain liquid from canned asparagus into a liquid measuring cup and add enough cream to equal 3 cups of liquid.
Place drained asparagus in a casserole dish.
Melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and a dash of salt and pepper, allow to cook for 2 minutes.
Add cream mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
Turn heat to low; add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
Pour cheese sauce over the asparagus and heat in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

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