Asparagus Rarebit Delights

Description
Purchased from the Taylor Estate in Mineral Wells, Texas in 1984. Dated 1958.

Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup butter
 * 1/4 cup flour
 * 1 teaspoon granulated salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
 * 1-1/2 cups milk at room temperature
 * 2 cups fresh whole-kernel corn
 * 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
 * 8 slices toast
 * 8 stalks of cooked fresh asparagus.

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter in a skillet.
 * 2) Blend in flour, salt, pepper and dry mustard.
 * 3) Add the milk and corn.
 * 4) Stir constantly over low heat until thickened.
 * 5) Add the cheese and continue cooking until it has melted, stirring occasionally.
 * 6) Place an asparagus spear on each piece of toast and pour rarebit over asparagus.

Contributed by
Cat's Recipes Y-Group