Asparagus Au Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus or canned
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. milk
3 Tbsp. flour
3/4 c. grated cheese
1/2 c. buttered cracker crumbs
almonds (if desired)

Preparation

Steam asparagus until tender.
Melt butter and stir in flour until smooth.
Add milk until mixture thickens.