Asparagus Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. Ritz cracker crumbs
1/4 lb. butter
3- 15 oz. cans asparagus
4 T. butter
3 T. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1- 5 oz. jar Old English cheese spread
salt and pepper
slivered almonds

Preparation

Cream cracker crumbs and 1/4 lb. butter.
Line bottom of 9x5 in baking dish with one half of creamed mixture.
Drain asparagus and arrange over crumbs.
Make white sauce with 4 T. butter, flour, and milk.
Add cheese, salt and pepper.
Pour over asparagus and top with remaining crumbs, and slivered almonds. Bake 30 minutes at 375\u00b0.