Asparagus and cheese cassarole
List of Ingredients
edients
1 (15 ounce) can asparagus, drained with liquid reserved
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 eggs
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
1/2 cup blanched almond halves
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Recipe
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a medium-sized
casserole dish.
2
In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper;
blend thoroughly. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup of reserved asparagus liquid and
the milk; cook (stirring constantly) until the sauce is thickened and smooth
. If the mixture is too thick, more asparagus liquid or milk can be added
until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. Stir in the
Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper. Remove the pan from the heat.
3
Layer the asparagus, eggs, cheese, and almonds into the casserole.
Repeat the layering until all of the ingredients are used. Spoon the sauce
over the layers and sprinkle with crumbs.
4
Bake in the preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes;
or until bubbly and lightly browned.
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