Asparagus-Almond Casserole
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
6 Tablespoons butter, divided
2 Tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
8 ounces American cheese, grated
1 can (16 ounces) asparagus, drained
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1-1/2 cups cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sliced almonds
TO PREPARE:
1. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter over low heat. Stir in flour one Tablespoon at a time.
2. Add 1 cup milk all at one time. Stir until thickened. Add salt and pepper.
3. Add cheese and stir until melted.
4. In a 2-quart casserole dish, layer one half of cheese sauce, and one-half of hard-boiled eggs. Repeat.
5. Melt 4 Tablespoons butter. Add crackers and almonds. Spread over casserole.
6. Bake at 350 degrees until cracker mixture is brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Hint: This dish may be prepared ahead and kept in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
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SERVINGS: 4 - 6
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