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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or margarine |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
2 cups milk |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
dash of white pepper |
2 (15-ounce) cans asparagus spears, drained |
3 tablespoons fine, dry breadcrumbs |
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add salt and pepper, mixing well.
2. Layer half each of asparagus spears, white sauce, breadcrumbs, and cheese in a lightly greased 10- x 6- x 2-inch baking dish. Repeat layers, reserving cheese. Set cheese aside.
3. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes; sprinkle with remaining cheese, and continue baking 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve hot.
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