Asparagus with Creamy Cheese Sauce

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Asparagus with Creamy Cheese Sauce

 

36 thin fresh asparagus stalks, lightly steamed

1 cup cream cheese

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon dried dill (optional)

3/4 cup milk

 

In a double boiler, place the cream cheese over medium heat. When cream cheese

has softened, stir in mustard, lemon juice, and optional dill. Slowly pour in

milk, stirring to thoroughly combine. Add salt and freshly-ground pepper to

taste.

To serve, place steamed asparagus spears on plates and drizzle with sauce.

Makes 4 servings.