Thursday, February 12, 2009

Asparagus Cheese Casserole

Asparagus is one of those veggies you either like or hate. I was never real crazy about it but this recipe changed my mind. I loved it so much I ate the leftovers for breakfast the next morning.

1 cup fresh asparagus , cooked and cut into 1 inch pieces
3 tbsp. Smart Balance
3 tbsp. flour
1 cup milk
3 tbps. grated parmesan cheese (fresh not the stuff in the shaker bottle)
3 tbsp. grated swiss cheese
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
5-6 egg whites *

Spray a glass baking dish and place cooked asparagus in the bootom. Over low heat melt butter. Stir in flour until it's smooth; add milk and whisk until sauce thickens.
Add cheese and spices; stir until cheese melts. Add egg whites and stir well. Pour over asparagus.
Place dish in 350 oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and use fork to fluff up. Serve hot.

* I found they have egg whites in a carton in the dairy section. Makes it easier than separating eggs and wasting yolks. Not too much more than buying eggs.

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