Source:

mhb from nj

Serves/Makes:6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter or margarine
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt(optional)
• dash or more white pepper
• 2 cups (475 ml) milk
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut crosswise in 1 1/2 inch pieces(4 cups) and cooked
• 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

• Melt 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter or margarine.
• Blend in salt, pepper and flour.
• Add milk all at once.
• Cook, stirring constantly till mixture thickens and bubbles.
• Arrange half the cooked asparagus and all the hard boiled egg slices in bottom of 8 by 8 by 2 inch baking dish.
• Add half the white sauce.
• Top with remaining asparagus and sauce.
• Toss crumbs with melted butter or margarine.
• Sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 30 to 35 minutes or till heated through.

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Adapted from BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS ENCYCLOPEDIA of COOKING.