White Asparagus in White Sauce

Submitted by Mimi Bobeck

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans white asparagus, drained reserving liquid
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons unbleached flour
• 1⁄2 cup asparagus water
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into julienne strips
• 1⁄3 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Drain asparagus spears, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid.
2. Heat margarine in a saucepan.
3. Add flour; blend.
4. Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk.
5. Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles.
6. Add cooked ham and seasonings.
7. Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do not boil.
8. Serve in preheated serving dish.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

This is comfort food! I loved this dish, even though I could not find white asparagus. So I used green asparagus. I hope this did not affect the flavor(don't they just cover up the asparagus to keep it white?). This was excellent ! Thanks Mimi!

 

[Tracy 1]

I was searching Recipezaar last night to find a recipe for a jar of white asparagus I had and decided to try this one. It was very quick and easy and the only thing I added was salt and pepper as additional seasonings. This was a great side dish which I will use again and start to experiment with with maybe some horseradish or other items to add a spicy kick. Nice recipe Mimi, thanks for the posting.

 

[Heather 13]

iuse gluten free flour and use this for everything - good as a pot pie filler - just the sauce i mean!!

 

[VenomousKate]

I have almost the exact same recipe, although I use steamed asparagus and hadn't tried using the asparagus water. It's the only way my husband will eat asparagus. I'm a big fan of it, too, so I was pleased to find your recipe online where I'll be able to access (and enjoy) it from anywhere! Thanks!

 

[rick2978]

It's nice and easy to make, as I needed only the white sauce, left out the asparragus and beacon but added very finely chopped parsley and pepper which I've mixed with the flour, it was tops with the T bone stake, mushroom and thin nooddles, great recipe for lazy day cooking.