Asparagus With Cheese Sauce
Quick and easy to make in the microwave. The sauce is absolutely luscious over the crisp spears.
Steps
In a large micro-wave safe glass bowl , heat butter about 50 seconds on high , or until melted.
Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 cup of heated milk.
Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Place in microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes , pausing to whisk thoroughly every 30 seconds.
Season to taste with salt and whisk again.
Set cheese sauce aside.
Bend asparagus until they break at a natural point.
Discard ends.
Place asparagus spears in a microwavable glass covered dish , with half the spears going one way , and half the spears going the other way.
Add 1 / 4 cup water to the dish.
Cook , covered , for 6-7 minutes on high , pausing to turn dish every 2 minutes and checking asparagus for doneness.
Reheat sauce for 1 minute on high before adding to asparagus , if necessary.
Ingredients
asparagus, butter, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, salt