Asparagus on Toast Points Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1-1/4 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
2 tbsp plus 4 tsp butter, divided
2 tbsp king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp pepper
dash ground nutmeg
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
4 slices bread, toasted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside.
In a small saucepan, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, pepper and nutmeg. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Melt remaining butter; spread over one side of each slice of toast. Cut each slice into four triangles; arrange in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with asparagus and white sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	301.5 Kcal (1262 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.42g	24%
Cholesterol	58.2mg	19%
Sodium	398.1mg	17%
Potassium	414.4mg	9%
Total Carbs	30.75g	10%
Sugars	3.93g	16%
Dietary Fiber	4.08g	16%
Protein	11.5g	23%
Vitamin C	11.8mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	200.2mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.92 Kcal (464 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.67g	24%
Cholesterol	21.41mg	19%
Sodium	146.46mg	17%
Potassium	152.46mg	9%
Total Carbs	11.31g	10%
Sugars	1.45g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.5g	16%
Protein	4.23g	23%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	20%
Iron	1.5mg	23%
Calcium	73.7mg	20%

* 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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