HappyCook80's Recipe

Fresh Asparagus Casserole

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Fresh Asparagus Casserole

3 pounds fresh asparagus
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup light cream
1/2 cup Swiss cheese, grated
toasted bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim spears evenly and peel to remove scales. Cook 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well.

Melt butter in small pan, add flour and cook over low heat until golden. Remove from heat. Stir in salt and cream.

Return to heat and stir constantly with wooden spoon until mixture bubbles. Cook 1 minute longer. Add cheese. Stir until cheese melts.

Arrange asparagus in shallow baking dish. Spoon sauce over this. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Serves 4 to 6.