Ile de France Brie Cream Sauce and Asparagus

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ILE DE FRANCE®
Brie
Double crème
(Eel deh Frans Bree Duh-bl Crehm)
Product of USA

America's favorite Brie since 1936. It has a creamy paste with edible white rind and
mellow taste. Serve it with French bread or on grilled mini toast. Top with slices of prosciutto or smoked salmon and capers.

ILE DE FRANCE® Brie Cream Sauce and Asparagus

2 Tbsp.	butter
2 Tbsp.	flour
2 cups	milk
4 oz	IlE de France® Brie, rind removed
1 lb.	asparagus, trimmed
1/2 tsp.	salt
1/4 tsp.	white pepper
2 Tbsp.	parsley, chopped

Melt butter in heavy-bottomed sauce pan. Stir in flour and cook one minute. Whisk in milk, mixing thoroughly to prevent lumps. Bring sauce to a boil and let simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in cheese a small amount at a time, until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook asparagus in a large amount of boiling salted water until tender. Serve asparagus with cheese sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

Serves: 4

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