Recipes

Asparagus Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon prepared mustard
  • Dash pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 pounds asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, cooked and drained
  • 3 hard cooked eggs, sliced
  • ¼ cup finely crushed saltine crackers
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine melted

Directions:

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Blend in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper.
  2. Add milk. Cook and stir quickly until thickened and bubbly.
  3. Arrange half of the asparagus in an 8 X 8 X 2 inch baking dish.
  4. Top with the egg slices. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon half of the sauce mixture evenly over all.
  6. Top with remaining asparagus and sauce.
  7. Toss crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle evenly on top of sauce.
  8. Bake uncovered at 350°F until heated, about 25-30 minutes.