Asparagus Welsh Rabbit

Asparagus Welsh Rabbit

1 pkg.(10 oz.) frozen asparagus spears

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons flour

1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoons dry mustard

1/4 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoons pepper

1 cup milk

1/2 cup beer or white wine**

1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese-Shredded

4 slices toast-cut into triangles

Cook asparagus per directions, then drain.

Heat butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, mustard and worcestershire. Stirring constantly, cook until smooth and bubbly–take off the heat and stir in milk. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the beer. Stir in the cheese. Stirring constantly, simmer until cheese is melted.

Put asparagus on toast, and spoon cheese sauce over.

** Beer or wine can be omitted–just increase the milk to 1 1/2 cups.