Sour Cream and Horseradish Asparagus

This is a great side dish that goes well with beef entrees. It combines sour cream, horseradish and garlic salt in a creamy sauce. My friend Libby makes this all the time for her dinner parties!

Step: 1

In a large covered pot, steam asparagus 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender but still bright green. Remove from the pot and arrange in a single layer in a 9x13 inch pan.

Step: 2

In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream, horseradish, and garlic salt; spoon over asparagus. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and bread crumbs; sprinkle over the asparagus.

Step: 3

Preheat the oven’s broiler and adjust the oven rack so that it is about 3 inches from the heat source.

Step: 4

Broil asparagus 1 to 2 minutes, until the topping is toasted, taking care to watch closely to prevent over browning.

Per Serving: 302 calories; protein 7.2g; carbohydrates 18.6g; fat 23.3g; cholesterol 49.4mg; sodium 648.2mg.

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This also can apply to cooking method . You don’t want to overcommit your oven by making to do list three dishes at once in there, or be rounding four pans on the cooking items . But often you can make a dish do double-duty .