Baked Asparagus Cheese Recipe
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4
25 minutes
Ingredients
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20 asparagus spears, peeled if required, trimmed
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50g of butter, plus extra for greasing
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50g of flour
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450ml of milk
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2 egg yolks
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1 tsp English mustard
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1 dash of Worcestershire sauce
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salt to season
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black pepper to season
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175g of cheddar, grated
Method
1
Preheat oven to 200°C/gas mark 6
2
Blanch the asparagus in a large pan of salted water for one minute, then remove and refresh in ice water. When the asparagus are cold, drain and place in a buttered ovenproof dish
- 20 asparagus spears
- salt to season
3
In a small pan on a medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour. Cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Remove the pan from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk to form a smooth sauce. Return to the heat, stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes
- 50g of butter
- 50g of flour
- 450ml of milk
4
Remove from the heat and beat in the egg yolks, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper and pour over the asparagus. Top with the grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 dash of Worcestershire sauce
- black pepper to season
- salt to season
- 175g of cheddar, grated
5
Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately