Asparagus Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh asparagus or 1 can
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1/3 c. dried, buttered crumbs
2 c. milk
1/4 c. grated cheese
1/3 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. flour
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cut asparagus in 1-inch pieces.
Cook until tender; drain.
Make a sauce of butter, flour, seasonings and 1 cup soft bread crumbs.
Put a layer of asparagus in bottom of 1-quart, buttered casserole.
Add sauce and half of hard-boiled eggs.
Repeat with additional layer.
Sprinkle with dried, buttered crumbs, mixed with the cheese.
Bake 20 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.