Creamy Parmesan Asparagus
A delightful dish of asparagus coated in a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce.
Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon butter |
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| 1 | tablespoon flour |
| ¼ | cup chicken broth |
| ¼ | cup milk |
| 2 | tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 3 | tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated |
| ¼ | teaspoon salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon pepper |
| 1 | lb asparagus, cooked and drained |
Instructions
| 1. | In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a paste. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk while stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens. Add the shredded Cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese is fully melted. |
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| 2. | Arrange the cooked asparagus in an oven-proof baking dish. Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the asparagus. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan on top. Place the dish under the broiler and broil until the surface is lightly browned. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 100.5 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 1.6 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița