Best 11 Asparagus On Toast Recipes

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Asparagus on toast is a classic dish that is both simple to prepare and delicious to eat. The combination of tender asparagus, creamy sauce, and toasted bread makes for a satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something more modern, there are many variations of asparagus on toast to choose from. This article will provide you with several recipes for asparagus on toast, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

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CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST



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If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. It's delicious for a luncheon or light supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
4 slices bread, toasted and halved

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Arrange eggs over the top. , In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over eggs. , In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CREAMED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST



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My mom made this when I was a kid. My wife makes it for me often. It's easy and delicious. I am not a big fan of asparagus prepared any other way. I like to pour over one slice of toast, add another on top, and then pour more over it.

Provided by Bud Stonerook

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
6 slices bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Place asparagus into a large pot or skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons butter and flour together in the same pot over medium-low heat until flour is dissolved and mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk, asparagus, and salt to butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Spread about 1 teaspoon butter onto each piece of toast. Pour creamed asparagus over each piece of toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 662.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

ASPARAGUS ON TOAST POINTS



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At home in Cody, Wyoming, Wendy Prevost relies on this springtime specialty for family and friends. It's no fuss to double for a crowd. And, as Wendy says, "It's a cinch to make, delightful to present and delicious to eat!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon 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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ASPARAGUS ON TOAST



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Make and share this Asparagus on Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, cooked and drained
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
13 ounces mushrooms, drain but reserve broth
milk
1/4 cup sour cream
4 slices toast
chopped pimentos, if desired

Steps:

  • Melt butter and stir in four, salt and nutmeg.
  • Drain broth from mushrooms and add milk to broth to make 1-1/4 cups.
  • Add to flour mixture and cook, stirring until thickened.
  • Add mushrooms and heat through.
  • Blend in sour cream.
  • Arrange warm asparagus spears on toast.
  • Top with sauce and garnish with pimento.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 461.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 11.8

CREAMY ASPARAGUS ON TOAST



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If you have hard-cooked eggs left over from Easter, here's a way to use some of them. Fresh asparagus with a delightful cheese sauce makes a delicious casserole that is served over toast for a luncheon or light supper. Another recipe from Taste of Home's Busy Family Cookbook.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/4 cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
4 slices bread, toasted and halved

Steps:

  • In a large skille, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Transfer to a greased 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish. Arrange egg slices over top.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; gradually stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Pour over eggs.
  • In a small skillet, melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve on top of toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 37.9, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 206.1, Sodium 765.6, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 20

ELSA'S HAM AND ASPARAGUS TOASTS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 8 toasts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound thin asparagus spears
Salt
1 loaf chewy, crusty farmhouse style white bread, cut into 3/4-inch slices
1/2 stick butter, softened
2 tablespoons Dijon or grain mustard
1 1/4 pounds boiled, baked or smoked ham, order thick slices at deli counter
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fontina, shredded or sliced

Steps:

  • Holding 1 spear at each end snap off the tough stem of asparagus. Use this spear as a guide line to trim the bundle with a sharp knife. Simmer asparagus in salted boiling water 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Cut asparagus to fit the size of the toasts.
  • Toast 8 thick slices of farmhouse style bread under a preheated broiler 6 inches from heat. Combine softened butter and mustard. Spread the toasted bread with mustard butter. Cut sliced ham into smaller pieces to process. Grind the ham in your food processor. Spread the toast with ground ham. Arrange steamed asparagus spears on top of the layer of ham. Top each toast with a few grinds of black pepper and a mound of fontina cheese. Return toasts to hot oven under broiler and cook toasts until cheese melts and lightly browns at edges. Arrange ham and asparagus toast on a platter and serve.

ELSA'S HAM AND ASPARAGUS TOASTS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 8 toasts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound thin asparagus spears
Salt
1 loaf chewy, crusty farmhouse style white bread, cut into 3/4-inch slices
1/2 stick butter, softened
2 tablespoons Dijon or grain mustard
1 1/4 pounds boiled, baked or smoked ham, order thick slices at deli counter
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fontina, shredded or sliced

Steps:

  • Holding 1 spear at each end snap off the tough stem of asparagus. Use this spear as a guide line to trim the bundle with a sharp knife. Simmer asparagus in salted boiling water 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Cut asparagus to fit the size of the toasts.
  • Toast 8 thick slices of farmhouse style bread under a preheated broiler 6 inches from heat. Combine softened butter and mustard. Spread the toasted bread with mustard butter. Cut sliced ham into smaller pieces to process. Grind the ham in your food processor. Spread the toast with ground ham. Arrange steamed asparagus spears on top of the layer of ham. Top each toast with a few grinds of black pepper and a mound of fontina cheese. Return toasts to hot oven under broiler and cook toasts until cheese melts and lightly browns at edges. Arrange ham and asparagus toast on a platter and serve.

CRAB & TANGLED ASPARAGUS SALAD ON TOAST



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Shave asparagus into ribbons to top Tom Kerridge's crab on toast - it isn't something you see often and gives the dish a chef's touch. It makes a lovely starter

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Lunch, Starter

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
1 lemon , zested and juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
small handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1 tbsp capers , drained and chopped
1 small gherkin , chopped
6 tbsp good-quality thick mayonnaise
200g white crabmeat
4 small slices of sourdough
4 small handfuls rocket (about 50g)

Steps:

  • Use a swivel blade peeler to shave the asparagus into ribbons. Put in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, then dress with the lemon juice and olive oil and set aside.
  • Mix the parsley, capers, gherkin and lemon zest into the mayonnaise in a small bowl, then gently fold through the crabmeat. Toast or griddle the sourdough and top with the crab mixture. Toss the rocket in with the asparagus and top each crab toast with a tangle of the asparagus salad. Season with flaky sea salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

BACON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS ON TOAST



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Very easy, versatile, and classy appetizer with a kick. Easy clean-up too. Garlic salt and red pepper can be omitted if they don't complement the main dish.

Provided by COOKINGFORTHEKING

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 38m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices white bread
4 slices bacon
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter, or more to taste
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
  • Toast bread in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but still pliable, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus in hot butter under tender, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into pieces that will fit the bread slices. Season with garlic salt; wrap with bacon slices.
  • Arrange bacon-wrapped asparagus on toasted bread slices. Cover with mozzarella cheese slices. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella cheese is melted and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 615.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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Need some vibrant spring greens to go with your main meal? Try our super simple roasted asparagus recipe to showcase seasonal veg at its finest

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Side dish

Number Of Ingredients 2

200g asparagus
drizzle olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Snap any woody tips off the asparagus where they naturally break apart. Put on a roasting tray, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 12 mins until they are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

WARM ASPARAGUS TOAST WITH PANCETTA AND VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Bread     Mustard     Pork     Vegetable     Appetizer     Bake     Vinegar     Bacon     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
2 ounces sliced pancetta (Italian bacon)
1 pound thick asparagus, tough ends trimmed
4 1/2-inch-thick slices challah, brioche, or other egg bread, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Place pancetta on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook asparagus spears in large skillet of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain asparagus; pat dry. Transfer warm asparagus to large bowl; add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toast bread slices and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  • Arrange 2 toasts on each of 4 plates. Divide pancetta, then asparagus among toasts. Drizzle any remaining vinaigrette over and serve.

Tips for Making Asparagus on Toast

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
  • Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears and peel the lower third of the stalks.
  • Cook the asparagus spears in boiling water or steam them until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
  • Toast the bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Spread the mashed avocado on the toasted bread slices.
  • Arrange the cooked asparagus spears on top of the avocado.
  • Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or dill.

Conclusion

Asparagus on toast is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch, brunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With its fresh, bright flavors and healthy ingredients, asparagus on toast is a dish that you will enjoy again and again.

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