Scalloped Asparagus Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs asparagus
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, to taste
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 whole roasted red pepper, drained and chopped to fill 1/4 cup

Preparation

Wash asparagus, remove woody part of stalks and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces.
Cook asparagus in boiling salted water until just tender.
Drain and place in a shallow baking dish or casserole.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan.
Mix 2 tablespoons of the butter with the soft bread crumbs; set aside for topping casserole later.
Blend flour, salt, and pepper into remaining butter in saucepan.
Continue cooking and stirring over low heat.
Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
Add Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, and cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
Pour sauce over asparagus in casserole; top with buttered crumbs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until bubbly.