Asparagus-Cheese Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

ASPARAGUS-CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese/eggs Casseroles
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tb Unsalted butter
3 tb Flour
1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper
1 c Milk
10 1/2 oz Frozen asparagus spears
- package directions
y chopped -- ¥
1/2 c Minced blanched almonds
1/4 c Freshly grated Parmesan
1 t Unsalted butter
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Ground mace
1/2 c Whipping cream
-cooked according to the
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3/4 c Grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 c Soft white bread crumbs

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. In a medium saucepan set over moderate heat, melt the
butter. Spoon 4 teaspoons of the melted butter into a bowl. Set aside.
Blend the flour, salt, pepper and mace into the rest of the butter and let
it sit over low heat for 1-to-2 minutes. Add the milk and cream and cook
the sauce, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes, until it has become
thick and smooth. In a well-buttered, 2-quart casserole, alternate layers
of the asparagus, eggs, Cheddar cheese and almonds. Pour the cream sauce
over the layers. Combine the reserved butter, bread crumbs and Parmesan
cheese and scatter the topping over the layers. Combine the reserved
butter, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and scatter the topping over the
surface of the casserole. Bake the uncovered casserole for about 30
minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is tipped with brown.



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