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Asparagus Au Gratin Title: Asparagus Au Gratin Categories: Vegetable Yield: 4 Servings 2 lb Fresh asparagus 1/4 lb Butter 1/2 c Flour 2 c Milk Salt & freshly ground black -pepper to taste 1 ds Nutmeg 3 Egg yolks 1/4 lb Grated Swiss cheese Select a pan in which the asparagus will be able to lie flat. Add 1/2 inch water & bring to a boil. Wash asparagus thoroughly. Place in the boiling water; cover & cook 10 minutes. Melt the butter in a separate saucepan over low heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux. Add milk & simmer 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Preheat broiler. When asparagus is done, drain & remove gently, so as not to break the tender tips, to a casserole dish. Keep warm. When milk-roux mixture has cooked 10 minutes, season with salt, pepper & nutmeg. Remove from heat & blend in egg yolks thoroughly. Pour sauce over asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese & place under broiler only until cheese turns golden brown. BAGWELLS KALAKAUA AVENUE, HONOLULU. From the Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey. |