Asparagus Casserole
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cooked asparagus
- 3 sliced hard-cooked eggs
- 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar or American cheese
- 1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs
Saute onion and bell pepper in butter until soft. Blend in flour then gradually stir in milk. Add salt and pepper; continue to cook, stirring, until thickened. In a greased baking dish, alternate layers of asparagus with the hard cooked eggs. Pour sauce over all then top with the shredded cheese and buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
Asparagus casserole serves 4.