Asparagus Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus or 3 c. fresh asparagus pieces
1/4 c. butter or margarine
3 c. milk
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. chopped onion
6 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. salt
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1 c. coarse soft bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook asparagus as directed on package until barely tender and drain. In large skillet, cook onion in butter until tender (not brown).
Stir in flour.
Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Mix in salt, pepper, eggs and asparagus.
Turn into a two-quart casserole.
Top with cheese and bread crumbs. Bake in 350\u00b0 oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.