Creamed Asparagus On Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh asparagus
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. ground thyme
dash of pepper
1 c. evaporated milk
4 slices toasted white bread
deviled eggs, if desired

Preparation

Wash and clean asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces.
In medium size saucepan, cook asparagus with the water and salt until tender, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add butter and stir to melt.
Sprinkle in flour a little at a time, stirring to keep smoothly blended.
Add thyme and pepper.
Slowly stir in evaporated milk.
Return to medium heat; cook until thickened, stirring frequently.
Ladle over toast.
Serve with deviled eggs, if desired.
Yields 4 servings.