Directions
- In a small saucepan heat the butter until frothy.
- Stir in the flour and cook slowly, stirring constantly, for one minute.
- Add the milk and broth, whisking vigorously and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese, remove the sauce from the heat and whisk it just until the cheese has melted.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Arrange the asparagus in the bottom of a baking dish.Spoon the sauce over the top.
- Top with bread crumbs mixed with cheese and drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese sauce is bubbly.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 tablespoons flour 1 1/4 cups milk1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup grated sharp white cheddar, or Swiss or Parmesan cheese 1 pound asparagus, peeled and cooked 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs mixed with 1/4 cup grated cheese (same type you added to the sauce)1 tablespoon melted butterSaltFreshly ground black pepper
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