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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Asparagus au Gratin
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by:
Mary Norris
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Asparagus au Gratin Recipe combines asparagus, butter, flour, salt, milk, Cheddar cheese, eggs and bread crumbs garnished with paprika to create a delicious and tasty asparagus dish.
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INGREDIENTS
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1 lb, cooked asparagus or 1 box frozen asparagus or 1 (No.2) can asparagus
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2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
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2 Tbsp. flour
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1/2 tsp. salt
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Liquid from asparagus and enough milk to make 1 1/2 c.
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1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
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4 hard cooked eggs, sliced
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1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
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Paprika
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
Save liquid from asparagus. Melt butter or margarine and blend in flour and salt. Add liquid and cook until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
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2:
Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
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3:
In a greased 2 quart casserole, alternate layers of hard cooked eggs, asparagus and cheese sauce. Cover with bread crumbs. Sprinkle paprika over crumbs.
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4:
Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Serves 4.
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