“Creamed of Asparagus on Toast”…
If you tend to avoid veggies, run for your life.
Or, maybe I can change your mind.
This week, “Redhead’s Kitchen” is all about “Creamed of Asparagus on Toast”.
I personally love most vegetables.
It wasn’t always that way though.
It wasn’t until I got older that I began to appreciate an asparagus dish my Grandmother made often.
It’s called “Creamed of Asparagus on Toast”.
Have you heard of it?
I’m going to assume the recipe developed out of necessity.
“Using what you have” and “saving $” all very important back in the day,
and still today.
There’s no meat in this, we always have flour/bread, and eggs are a staple.
The only ingredient you may have to find is asparagus.
My husband had never tried “Creamed of Asparagus on Toast” until I made it for him.
It’s now one of his favorites and describes it as “pure comfort food”.
The creamy, nutty, salty flavor combined with the rustic texture is killer.
I hope you go out of your comfort zone and try it.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus with 1 inch cut off bottom
- 5 hard boiled eggs peeled, then 4 of them chopped, and 1 sliced in circles.
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk (any milk is fine)
- 1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese (optional)
- S & P
- parsley
- 8 slices of toast
Instructions
Wash asparagus.
Boil asparagus sprigs in salted water for approx. 3 minutes and then drain & set aside.
Melt butter in medium frying pan.
Add flour.
Mix into a paste with a wood spoon.
Add milk and whisk until lumps are gone.
Add optional cheddar cheese.
Add 4 chopped eggs.
Add S & P to your liking.
Set up toast with cooked asparagus (see photo).
Pour the creamy mixture over everything.
Garnish with parsley and sliced egg.
https://redheadcandecorate.com/2014/03/creamed-of-asparagus-on-toast-recipe/Creamed of Asparagus on Toast by redheadcandecorate.com
(printable recipe above)
Now go eat your veggies, they are good for you 🙂
Tags: asparagus, creamed-asparagus-on-toast
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I think your asparagus toast looks lovely. I may try it with a poached egg on top instead of using hard boiled eggs. Thanks for the Meatless Monday recipe.
Sounds like a plan Wendy!
I remember this dish from the 1950’s and ’60s….my Mom made it several times and I loved it. I had completely forgotten about it but am definitely going to make it!!!!
Thanks for bringing back a wonderful memory of home and family!!
I think that’s where it began, Suzanne!
These all look fantastic… Pinning for later!!
Oh how yummy! I love asparagus and would have never thought to put it on toast.
xoxo
Denyse
Oh My Stars!! These veggie recipes sound so good! Especially the creamed asparagus on toast! can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Deb!!
Looks yummy and pretty too! How many servings does this asparagus recipe make? Photo shows two pieces of toast on plate but directions don’t mention stacking???
2-4 servings, with 2 pieces of toast ea.. It just depends on how much mixture you prefer over your toast 😉