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Asparagus casserole

Asparagus casserole
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Ingredients/Components

  • milk - 1 c
  • butter or margarine - 2 Tbsp
  • salt - 1/4 tsp
  • flour - 2 Tbsp
  • soft bread crumbs - 2/3 c
  • white pepper - 1/8 tsp
  • grated American cheese - 1 c
  • hard-cooked eggs, sliced - 4 item
  • cooked fresh asparagus or 2 cans long asparagus spears - 1 lb
  • red pepper, sliced optional - 1 item

How to make asparagus casserole:

Melt butter in 1-quart microsafe cup on High power for 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Whisk in milk. Microwave on High power for 3 to 5 minutes, until mixture thickens, whisking every 2 minutes to combine. Stir in cheese; blend well. Microwave on High power for 30 seconds, if needed, to melt cheese. Snap off tough ends from asparagus. Wash in cold water. Pour 1/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt into 12 x 8-inch microsafe dish. Place 1 pound asparagus spears in dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High power for 6 minutes, rearranging halfway.

Spray 8 x 10-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup bread crumbs in bottom of dish. Layer asparagus, eggs, cheese sauce and bread crumbs in dish. Repeat. Make at least 2 layers. Microwave on Medium power for 5 to 8 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serve.

Recipe categories: Asparagus, Main dish, Casseroles.

Rating:
Asparagus casserole
4
Average rating: 4 of 5, total votes: 4
Cook. Time: PT45M
Total Time: PT45M


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