Asparagus Meringue Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cleaned and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cream of tartar

Directions:

Cook asparagus, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Arrange asparagus evenly in a 1 1/2-quart casserole; set aside.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Beat egg yolks; combine with milk, stirring well. Gradually add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese melts. Pour cheese sauce over asparagus.
Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over cheese sauce, sealing to edge of casserole. Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	165.92 Kcal (695 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.27g	16%
Cholesterol	105.01mg	35%
Sodium	172.35mg	7%
Potassium	330.3mg	7%
Total Carbs	11.43g	4%
Sugars	5.6g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	7%
Protein	7.73g	15%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	141.6mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.36 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat	47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.22g	16%
Cholesterol	53.39mg	35%
Sodium	87.63mg	7%
Potassium	167.93mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.81g	4%
Sugars	2.85g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	7%
Protein	3.93g	15%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1mg	11%
Calcium	72mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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