Asparagus Delight - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (15 oz.) cans asparagus spears
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
2 (3 oz.) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 Tbsp. fine, dry breadcrumbs

Preparation

Drain asparagus, reserving 1 cup liquid; set aside.
Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add 1 cup asparagus liquid and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in salt and pepper.