Scalloped Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. margarine
1 tsp. salt
1 (No. 1) can asparagus tips
1 chopped pimentos
1/2 c. grated American cheese
1/2 c. cracker crumbs
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 c. chopped almonds
parsley
milk

Preparation

Melt 4 tablespoons margarine and stir in flour, salt and pepper to make smooth paste.
Drain liquid from asparagus and add enough milk to make 2 cups.
Stir liquid into flour paste and cook slowly, stirring constantly until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in pimentos, parsley and almonds.
Cover bottom of 1 1/2-quart casserole with half of asparagus (reserve 6 or 7 tips for garnish), eggs and cheese; repeat and cover with cracker crumbs.
Garnish with asparagus tips.
Melt remaining butter and pour over top.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.