Asparagus au Gratin Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Mary Norris   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. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    Southern    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:341 calories21.3 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   30 Minutes Total Time:   45 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb, cooked asparagus or 1 box frozen asparagus or 1 (No.2) can asparagus
• 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Liquid from asparagus and enough milk to make 1 1/2 c.
• 1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 hard cooked eggs, sliced
• 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
• Paprika

DIRECTIONS

• 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.
• Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
• In a greased 2 quart casserole, alternate layers of hard cooked eggs, asparagus and cheese sauce. Cover with bread crumbs. Sprinkle paprika over crumbs.
• Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Serves 4.

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