Recipe By : Joan Holden (WGMB33A)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables Side Dish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Flour
2 tb Butter
1 c Milk
3/4 c Sharp cheddar -- grated
1/4 tb Salt
1/8 tb Pepper -- or to taste
1/8 tb Ground nutmeg -- or to taste
2 sl Bacon -- cooked
14 Asparagus spears
In heavy saucepan stir flour into melted butter until smooth; cook
over low heat 3 minutes. Do not brown. Add milk; continue cooking
over low heat, stirring constantly, until nearly thickened. Add
cheese; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Add salt,
pepper, nutmeg, and crumbled bacon. Serve over hot drained asparagus.
