Ingredients
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2
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6
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6
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1/4
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1/4
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2
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1
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1
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6
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Directions
Dinner Party Worthy Fresh Asparagus, There’s nothing better than fresh asparagus & this is a very tasty way to serve it & impress for a company meal w/a chicken breast & green salad Sadly fresh asparagus is rarely available here in Iceland & very expensive when I find it, so I don’t fix this often like I did in the US It can be prepared ahead, but don’t refrigerate (read note below) , Party worthy and beyond! Since we have an overabundance of asparagus (Sorry for me!) I tagged this wonderful asparagus treat Beyond comfort food for us! Our whole family proclaimed this to be made at least once a week here on the farm Didn’t have croutons, so I crushed up some Ritz crackers to add to top I also added some crushed garlic and minced onion to the cream cheese prior to softening it up (I was using the garlic and onion for another recipe, so just thought I would throw that in too) I can’t tell you how much we loved this recipe All measurements worked well for us, so other then my few additions, didn’t change a thing! Thanks, twissis Didn’t take a picture, as kiwidutch added a beautiful ones!, This was a very nice side dish to my shrimp burbon I will admit that I left out the eggs for my own personal preference Thanks twissis
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Steps
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1
Done
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Wash Asparagus Well & Trim Stem-Ends So Spears Are 8" Long. Parboil Spears Till Just Barely Fork-Tender, but Still Fairly Crisp. Quickly Drain & Cover W/Cold Water to Stop Cooking Process. Drain Again When Cool & Set Aside. |
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2
Done
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Cut Bacon Slices Crosswise, Fry Till Crisp & Drain Well on Paper Towel. |
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3
Done
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Slice Ea Egg Crosswise Into 6 Slices. |
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4
Done
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to Assemble, Pat Asparagus Spears Dry W/Paper Towel & Place Equally in 6 Groups in a 9"x13" Baking Dish. Top Ea Group W/1 Sliced Egg + Equal Amts of the Crisped Bacon Pieces Along Their Length & Set Aside. |
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5
Done
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Microwave Cream Cheese in Sml Dish to Soften & Warm Slightly. Set Aside. |
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6
Done
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Combine Butter & Flour Over Med-Low Heat to Make a Roux & Gradually Add Milk. Use the Flat a Spatula to Eliminate Any Lumps as You Go. |
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7
Done
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Do not Overcook Sauce. When Milk Has Been Added & the Sauce Is Smooth & Thickening, Remove from Heat & Incorporate the Softened Cream Cheese & Lemon Pepper Seasoning Salt. |
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8
Done
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Spoon Cream Sauce Over Ea Asparagus Group, "dust" W/1 Tbsp Crushed Croutons + Sprinkle W/Fresh Chives or Parsley. |
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9
Done
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Bake in Hot Oven (400f) Just Till Bubbling & Serve Immediately. (can Also Microwave Till Heated Through, but Do not Refrigerate as This Will Lengthen the Cooking Time & Potentially Cause the Sauce to Separate). |
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10
Done
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Notes: Sliced Fresh Mushrooms Also Work Well as an Addition -- For a 1-Dish Meal W/Only a Salad on the Side, Use This Combo to Stuff a Well-Pounded Chicken Breast & Add Mushrooms on Top as a Finishing Touch. |
