country asparagus pie

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Linda Knowles
Bristol, RI

I found this recipe in a newspaper years ago. It is one of my husband's favorite recipes. As soon as he sees the fresh asparagus in the spring, he asks for it!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For country asparagus pie

  • 1
    9-inch pie shell with fluted edge, baked
  • 1 1/2 lb
    asparagus (4 cups), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 c
    water
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt, divided
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter or margarine
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1
    chicken bouillon cube, crushed
  • 1 tsp
    instant, minced onion
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 4
    eggs, hard boiled
  • 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • paprika

How To Make country asparagus pie

  • 1
    Prepare and bake pie shell.
  • 2
    In a 10-inch skillet, place asparagus, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Over high heat bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until asparargus is fork-tender. Drain.
  • 3
    In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until well blended.
  • 4
    Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in bouillon cube, onion, pepper and 1/4 salt until bouillon is dissolved.
  • 5
    Chop 3 of the eggs. Stir asparagus and chopped eggs into mixture until well blended.
  • 6
    Pour into baked pie shell; sprinkle with cheese and paprika.
  • 7
    Bake in a 350-degree oven 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven.
  • 8
    Cut reserved egg into 6 wedges. Arrange wedges in a petal design in center of pie.

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