Scalloped asparagus
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ | cup | Butter or margarine |
| ¼ | cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 | cups | Milk |
| 1½ | cup | Grated sharp Cheddar cheese |
| 20 | ounces | Frozen cut-up asparagus, thawed |
| ½ | cup | Toasted slivered almonds |
| Paprika | ||
Directions
1. In a 1-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic measuring cup place butter. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute or until melted.
2. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
3. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Stir occasionally.
4. Stir in cheese until melted. 5. Place 1 package of asparagus in a deep, 2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic baking dish.
6. Sprinkle ½ of toasted almonds over asparagus. Pour half of sauce over almonds.
7. Repeat layers with remaining asparagus, almonds and sauce.
8. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
9. Before serving, sprinkle with paprika, if desired.