Danish Style Asparagus Pudding recipe

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This is a recipe that dates to the Danish days, when canned asparagus was oftentimes more readily available than other green vegetables.


Nutrition: 216 calories, 16 grams fat, 169 milligrams cholesterol and 310 milligrams sodium per serving.

Ingredients:

* ½ cup flour
* ½ cup butter
* 1¼ cups milk
* 5 eggs, separated
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* Black pepper, to taste
* 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, cooked, and cut into bite- sized pieces (or equivalent quantity canned)

Method:
Make a white sauce with the flour, butter and milk. Cool, then add egg yolks, stirring well. Flavor with salt, sugar and black pepper, to taste. Beat egg whites until stiff, then fold into white sauce.
In a greased baking dish, place alternate layers of sauce and asparagus. Bake in a 350° oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until mixture is firm.