Asparagus Casserole

This tasty dish is popular at potluck suppers in the country.

• 2 (10 oz) pkgs. frozen asparagus
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter or regular margarine
• 6 tbsps flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 tsps salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

1. Cook asparagus as directed on package until barely tender; drain.
2. In a large skillet, cook onion in butter until tender (not brown).
3. Stir in flour.  Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.  Mix in salt, pepper, eggs, and asparagus.
4. Turn into a 2-qt. casserole.  Top with cheese and crumbs.  Bake in moderate oven (350°) about 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Makes 8 servings.

Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook, 1959