Asparagus Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh asparagus
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1/4 c. cracker crumbs
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

Preparation

Snap off tough ends of asparagus and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
Cook 6 to 8 minutes, drain and set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in flour and cook 1 minute.
Gradually add milk, cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Add salt and pepper.
Arrange half of asparagus in 8-inch square greased baking dish.
Top with egg slices and half of white sauce. Repeat with rest of asparagus then white sauce. Combine cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle over top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.