Luncheon Asparagus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese (mild)
1 small onion, grated
1 (3 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
1 (14 oz.) can asparagus spears, drained or fresh cooked asparagus
4 toasted English muffins
8 pieces crisp bacon
1/4 c. sherry (optional)
salt and pepper

Preparation

Melt butter; add flour and cook for several minutes.
Add milk gradually, stirring until thickened; add cheese and allow to melt. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add onion and mushrooms.
Put asparagus on muffins; pour sauce over this and sprinkle with bacon pieces.
Sherry may be added to sauce.
Serves 4.