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Plate of asparagus with boiled potatoes and hollandaise sauce

Asparagus with Boiled Potatoes and Hollandaise Sauce

A delightful dish featuring fresh asparagus and tender boiled potatoes, complemented by a rich hollandaise sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a simple weekday dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 bunch asparagus Fresh asparagus, preferably bright green
  • 4 medium potatoes Boiled until fork-tender
Protein
  • 200 g ham Sliced
Sauce
  • 1 Hollandaise sauce Store-bought or homemade
Other
  • Salt For boiling
  • Butter For drizzling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the asparagus and trim the ends.
  2. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the asparagus for about 8-10 minutes until tender.
  3. In another pot, boil the potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Sauce Preparation
  1. While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the hollandaise sauce according to your recipe or package instructions.
Serving
  1. Drain the asparagus and potatoes.
  2. Serve the asparagus alongside the boiled potatoes and slices of ham.
  3. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce or melted butter before serving.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently over low heat.