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  • Prep Time:

  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

  • Serving Size:

  • Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup onions (green, sliced)

1/4 cup milk

4 ounces button mushrooms (canned)

2 tablespoons flour

2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)

30 spears asparagus (fresh, washed, trimmed)

1/2 cup cheese (grated, Parmesan or Cheddar)

1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
  2. Arrange asparagus in a shallow baking dish.
  3. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Chop half of mushrooms.
  4. Cook onions in fat until tender.
  5. Add flour and salt and blend well.
  6. Stir in milk and mushroom liquid.
  7. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
  8. Add chopped mushrooms.
  9. Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with cheese. Arrange remaining mushrooms on top and sprinkle with cheese. Arrange remaining mushrooms on top.
  10. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until asparagus is tender.

Source USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Human Nutrition Research Division (1969).

U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nutrition.gov Website. Asparagus Parmesan. Recipe source: Source USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Human Nutrition Research Division (1969).. Available at nutrition.gov/recipes. Access date: 09-05-2024.