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Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
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Creamed Asparagus on Toast

Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Entree, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: asparagus with cream sauce, creamed asparagus, creamed asparagus on toast, creamed asparagus over toast, creamed asparagus with fresh asparagus, old fashioned creamed asparagus
Servings: 6 people
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3-4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Buttered Toast Points

Instructions

  • Par-cook asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender.
    Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
  • Drain asparagus.
    Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
  • Melt butter in large skillet; add drained asparagus and chopped hard boiled eggs.
    Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
  • Add half of the milk to the skillet, and bring to a low simmer.
  • Add cornstarch to the remaining cold milk and stir to make a slurry.
    Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
  • Add milk slurry to the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
    Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
    Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.
  • Serve over buttered toast points.
    Creamed Asparagus on Toast is an old fashioned creamed asparagus recipe with hard boiled eggs.

Notes

  • I love this over buttered toast points, but it's also delicious over hot biscuits.
  • Just par-boil the asparagus when boiling so that it still has a bite to it. It will continue to cook in the cream sauce.  You don't want mushy asparagus in the end.
  • Hard-boiled eggs can be omitted, if desired.
  • Season generously with salt and pepper.  If not, your asparagus in cream sauce will be bland.
  • What to serve with creamed asparagus? Serve it as a main dish over toast or try eating it along side a ham steak for a perfect dinner. 
  • Love asparagus? Try this perfect microwave version.