Scalloped Asparagus

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Butter or margarine
1/4 cup	15g / 0.5oz	All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
2 cups	474ml	Milk
1 1/2 cups	219g / 7.7oz	Grated sharp cheddar cheese
20 oz	568g	Frozen cut-up asparagus - thawed
1/2 cup	46g / 1.6oz	Toasted slivered almonds
		Paprika

Recipe Instructions

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 1/2 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.

Source:
Grace Young

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