Ingredients

  • 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus or 3 c. fresh asparagus pieces
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 6 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
  • 1 c. coarse soft bread crumbs

Method

  • Cook asparagus as directed on package until barely tender and drain. In large skillet, cook onion in butter until tender (not brown).
  • Stir in flour.
  • Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Mix in salt, pepper, eggs and asparagus.
  • Turn into a two-quart casserole.
  • Top with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake in 350° oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Makes 8 servings.