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Asparagus with Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices good-quality white bread such as a pullman loaf, crusts discarded
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely chopped cooked sliced virginia country ham
1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic

Directions:

Steam asparagus in a steamer rack over boiling water, covered, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
Put broiler pan (with unlined rack) in broiler and preheat broiler 5 minutes.
Generously butter bread slices on 1 side, then halve diagonally. Arrange bread, buttered sides up, on rack of hot broiler pan and broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until golden-brown in some spots and undersides are toasted, 2 to 3 minutes (watch carefully).
Briskly simmer cream, ham, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and is reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 3 minutes. (If necessary, keep warm, covered.)
Arrange asparagus on toast, then stir sauce and spoon over asparagus.
Cooks' note: Virginia country ham is available at some specialty foods shops and .

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	167.72 Kcal (702 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.5g	22%
Cholesterol	55.22mg	18%
Sodium	174.96mg	7%
Potassium	253.77mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.07g	2%
Sugars	2.53g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.27g	9%
Protein	5.26g	11%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	12%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	48.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.49 Kcal (433 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.95g	22%
Cholesterol	34.07mg	18%
Sodium	107.96mg	7%
Potassium	156.59mg	5%
Total Carbs	3.75g	2%
Sugars	1.56g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	9%
Protein	3.24g	11%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	12%
Iron	1.4mg	13%
Calcium	29.7mg	5%

* 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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